God bless the people
who stay up until
you make it home
who text you good morning
and good night
and every good between.
God bless the people
who call you
on a Sunday
and pray for you
on a Monday
and invite you
on a Thursday
to their gathering
on a Friday.
God bless the people
who greet you with a smile
at the counter
and the drive-thru window
and toll booth.
God bless the people
who make this life
a little more gentle
and ask nothing
in return.