Home » Poems » Veronica Joseph » Count Your Blessings

Count Your Blessings

18 months ago he married late the love of his life and in january a child was born a cough he couldn't cure was lung cancer 3 months later he is dead dead gone to the child to the woman gone to his mother, his brothers and all who loved him life is short chances are few count your blessings

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 8/27/2009 11:46:00 PM

ow my this made me heart break..yes life is short and we must go to the ones we love and all..good advice--excellent--charma

Ryan Nash

Date: 8/27/2009 9:00:00 PM

In fact, I think you've just inspired a new poem/song for me to write. So thank you 2x haha!

Ryan Nash

Date: 8/27/2009 8:59:00 PM

Count your blessings indeed... I know I can forget to do that often, it's good to remind us every once in a while. Thank you :)

Donna Golden

Date: 8/27/2009 8:34:00 PM

Yes, we should count them every day, for the day we are in is all we have. Thanks for this, Veronica. Hugs, Donna