Please and … (IP)

Buying tins from off the shelf,
I realise that it’s not myself
who raised the beans, and cooked, preserved –
so,
many farmers have deserved
my thanks for all their work – have they
received enough of what I pay?
and, are they thankful for the crop
that they’ve delivered to the shop?
Thankful for what? for rain and sun,
that floods and whirlwinds haven’t come –
they’re surely frequently aware
of such, and of the need for prayer
– to whom? Who can control, provide
enough to share while earth abide
with all its present pest and pain?

then they and I should not refrain
from giving thanks again, again
– appropriate refrain!

[IP: Thanksgiving]