Thankful

Thankful
5-11-12

If it wasn’t for DeviantArt I would have no friends,
Nobody to talk to over MSN on lonely nights
When I fear my Depression will consume me.
I have found comfort in words of understanding,
Both written and spoken by friends and like-minded people.
The idiom ‘birds of a feather flock together’ runs deep and true,
And the friends I’ve made are close to my heart.
They will always be a part of me,
I’m thankful for their honesty and love,
And I will hold on to them fiercely.

Then you get to my groups,
The reason I get up in the mornings;
Organisation, blogs, contests, prompts,
Features, new friends, critiques.
I run so many different groups,
And each has the potential to touch a life
In a different way.
To recognise someone’s talent,
To offer a honest critique to someone seeking one.
I’m thankful for my groups,
Because they give me something to look forward to.

And finally, though not least of all,
You get the literature community.
Complete strangers who wish you happy birthday,
Who donate points to you when you need them,
Who drop by to leave a positive comment just to encourage you
And make your day.
I’m thankful for the community,
Because they show kindness
No ‘real life’ people can compare to.

And then you get those special people,
Who hold contests such as these.
Who offer deviants a chance to showcase their talents and strengths
Through all mediums.
People who are reliable, who will always be there.
Not necessarily friends,
Just those random people who want to support others;
Those who offer their art for free when a deviant can’t afford to pay,
Those who do the same with their skills,
And those who show maturity beyond their years.
It’s funny how I’m thankful for perfect strangers.