In Appreciation

In Appreciation

How do I thank my family
for all that they have given me;
a place in their community.

A place of words where each is free
to find their path, to chart their way;
to open doors they did not see;
to explore; to simply “be.”

A simple thank you from the heart
is not enough but it’s a start
and explains what sets this site apart.

You’ve set a standard for us all
for tolerance and acceptance.
Those who are here have heard the call –
accepting each without askance.

An entry for Day 7, "Invalid Item" 
Theme:Saying thank you to SM and SMS. Last day of the Birthday Celebration: Tell our fearless leaders, poetically, how much you appreciate WdC and why.
No restrictions on words today: Just write from your heart and soul.
Any style, any form, but a minimum of 14 lines.
Form: Saraband ~ The Saraband   is a septet form is taken from the musical dance form which has an alternate meter of: 3 – 4. The form follows the dance with two stanzas; the first one of 3 lines, and the second of 4 lines. The rhyme scheme is: a. x. a.....b. c. b. c. etc.
Line count: 14