Wendy Watson Poet Enclosed Rhyme

A Thankful Heart

I'm grateful for a body free from pain,
For legs with pace and rhythm in their stride,
And hands which soothe, create, and care provide.
All life-enhancing senses still remain.

A sparkling web with pearls of morning dew,
Sweet-scented rose or rainbow up above,
Will make me pause remembering God's love
As nature's free delights bring joy anew.

To have been loved and give love in return
Has been a constant theme along life's way.
I'm thankful for the dawn of each new day,
And value gifts of grace I could not earn.


26/11/18

'Thankful contest' : Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin

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Linda Alice Fowler February 8, 2023 at 11:31 AM Lovely that you see the many blessings we have Wendy. Nicely one! Congratulations on your win! :)

Constance La France February 20, 2021 at 8:46 AM Wendy, congratulations on your win in Brian's contest with this wonderfully penned poem _Constance

Carol Mitra February 19, 2021 at 11:23 PM Aah....Life without pain would be sheer bliss Wendy.....Pain in our lives actually keeps us humble....we control nothing but are thankful for grace that flows through our lives :)

Carolyn Devonshire December 7, 2018 at 10:51 AM It's important to be thankful for things that sometimes slip under the radar, especially for a body without pain and the sharing of love. Beautifully written, Wendy. Congratulations on your win. Hugs, Carolyn Wendy Watson December 7, 2018 at 2:54 PM Thank you very much, Carolyn. The great thing about the contests is that they cause us to pause and consider what a busy life can often push to the background.

Beata Agustin December 7, 2018 at 12:00 AM "I'm thankful for the dawn of each new day, And value gifts of grace I could not earn." I can say "Amen" to that! Congrats. God bless you. Wendy Watson December 7, 2018 at 2:53 PM Thank you so much Beata. Your gratefulness to God is evident throughout all of your poetry.

Tania Kitchin December 6, 2018 at 8:28 PM Wendy, I really enjoyed the imagery in your poem, along with all the blessings, congratulations on your winning placement! Wendy Watson December 7, 2018 at 2:52 PM Thank you so much for considering my poem to be worthy of a placement amongst these great entries, Tania!

Eve Roper December 2, 2018 at 7:42 PM Wendy, enjoyed reading your poem. Congratulations on your 1st place win. Wendy Watson December 7, 2018 at 2:51 PM Thank you, Eve. I appreciate walking out, knowing that one day that freedom may not be possible. Hopefully I have inherited my Mum's genes though as she is striding ahead of us at the age of 87!

Darlene De Beaulieu November 30, 2018 at 7:23 PM Hello Wendy, this poem to reads as a prayer, So i will say Amen. have a nice evening my friend. Wendy Watson December 2, 2018 at 3:03 AM Thank you,Darlene. These poetry contest challenges give us so much food for thought!

Caren Krutsinger November 26, 2018 at 4:10 PM A beautifully done thankfulness poem. Good luck in the contest. Most of us forget to thank God for a body full of pain, even after we get better. Thank you for thinking of this. Wendy Watson December 2, 2018 at 3:05 AM Thanks for your continued support,Caren. Bodies free from pain can definitely be taken for granted along with many of the other blessings in life.

Line Gauthier November 26, 2018 at 2:57 PM Lovely, Wendy. Wendy Watson December 2, 2018 at 3:06 AM Thank you,Line. It's good to be challenged to think about such blessings.

Chris Green November 26, 2018 at 1:26 PM This was beautiful and heart touching Wendy Wendy Watson December 2, 2018 at 3:06 AM I'm grateful as always for your much appreciated feedback,Chris.