labyfic / Drabble #74: Gratitude (Reply)

...we had a quieter response to the drabble prompt of Drabble 73, with an entry by me (your intrepid drabble proposer

3iggy and

womanroaring represented the labyfic collective with commenting love — huzzah!

Oh, labyfic collective, what can we do to draw you back in? Different prompts perhaps? Do let me know.

For this prompt, we continue with our one-word drabble roots, with a word inspired by Thanksgiving:

Gratitude

Whose gratitude? Why are (or aren’t) they grateful and what about? Or who? So many possibilities, so little time...

Given our entries from recent months, let's continue with the limit for this month of 500 words. Though remember that shorter pieces are most definitely welcome!

Your entry should take the following format, posted as a comment on this entry:

Word count: # of words
Drabble: $your_beautiful_drabble

I'll aim to get the next drabble challenge out on the first Friday of next month (Dec 7).

I'm also very happy to take suggestions if something in particular strikes your fancy -- comment on this post or PM me with your suggestions. You can see our current collected suggestions here.

Remember: Feedback is LOVE. So do reply to your fellow labyficcers' drabbles if so inclined. (Though be careful of concrit unless specifically okayed by the author beforehand.)