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Being Thankful

Being Thankful
Recalling times when I knew youth
my prejudice was so uncouth
I’m thankful that I aged enough
as love outweighed that bitter stuff

when needed most I had  accrued 
a fortune to secure my life
but most of all I’m thankful for
to love and treat my ailing wife

To mentor souls that they may know
that God has intervened to show
his blessing and his gift  to host
to aid me when it counts the most

Thankful Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Tania Kitchin
November 11, 2018

Copyright © Ralph Sergi | Year Posted 2018

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 11/15/2018 8:23:00 PM i like how your poem is not the typical one we might read on this topic. This is sincere and poignant, Ralph. Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 11/15/2018 4:41:00 PM The deep abiding faith shines through in this beautiful, beautiful poem Ralph! I was deeply moved by your words. : ) xxoo Login to Reply

Winged Warrior Date: 11/15/2018 5:38:00 AM Lovely verse my friend...very thankful of you...love & light...^WW^ Login to Reply

Constance La France Date: 11/13/2018 11:25:00 PM Ralph, your poem is deeply moving, well done ~ Login to Reply Ralph Sergi Date: 11/15/2018 7:15:00 AM Thank you, Dear Heart

Jan Allison Date: 11/13/2018 4:59:00 PM I am touched by your words ralph:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

Arthur Vaso Date: 11/12/2018 12:10:00 AM Ralph, this is a very touching poem, I loved these words! Login to Reply Arthur Vaso Date: 11/15/2018 12:05:00 AM I think some poems speak as to who is the poet, and that's a compliment for you!! Ralph Sergi Date: 11/12/2018 3:25:00 PM Thank you, Arthur: it wasn't excepted because it is not an enclosed poem whatever that is. (ha ha)