Ralph Sergi Poet Enclosed Rhyme

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

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Andrea Dietrich November 15, 2018 at 8:23 PM i like how your poem is not the typical one we might read on this topic. This is sincere and poignant, Ralph.

Connie Marcum Wong November 15, 2018 at 4:41 PM The deep abiding faith shines through in this beautiful, beautiful poem Ralph! I was deeply moved by your words. : ) xxoo

Winged Warrior November 15, 2018 at 5:38 AM Lovely verse my friend...very thankful of you...love & light...^WW^

Constance La France November 13, 2018 at 11:25 PM Ralph, your poem is deeply moving, well done ~ Ralph Sergi November 15, 2018 at 7:15 AM Thank you, Dear Heart

Jan Allison November 13, 2018 at 4:59 PM I am touched by your words ralph:-) hugs Jan xx

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