Raul Moreno Poet Quatrain

Counting My Blessings

I was complaining about walking,
Until I met a man with no feet.
I was complaining of too much talking,
Until I met a man who couldn’t speak.

I was complaining of getting old,
Until I passed a baby's grave.
I was complaining my hands were cold,
Until I saw a handless man wave.

I was complaining of the sun in my eyes,
Until I met a man who was blind.
I was complaining about being unwise,
Until I met a man with a simple mind.

I was complaining about work,
Until I saw a jobless man stressing.
I was complaining about my hurts,
Until I started counting my blessings.

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Chris Goombi February 14, 2009 at 7:08 PM Great work here Raul. I need to start counting mine. -Boo

Tyler Martin February 14, 2009 at 6:59 PM Nice way of putting it. this poems speaks so much truth. Tyler

Arany P. February 12, 2009 at 3:50 AM loved this piece!! a thankful journey! lovely! ~ Arany

Daniel Neal February 11, 2009 at 2:57 PM I have never thought of counting my blessing until now. I thank you for sharing. DN

Steve Edmonds February 10, 2009 at 9:41 PM You touched a great part of life with this one. We often hurry through life not counting them.

Michael Jordan February 8, 2009 at 6:15 AM Raul - excellent poem my friend - Very uplifting and gracious - God Bless, MJ add you to my fav poet list with this one my friend

Carrie Richards February 6, 2009 at 10:26 AM We all need to be reminded of our daily blessings...it is so easy to complain and forget. There is always someone who has it harder...whatever we are going through. Nicely done, Raul. ~ Love, Carrie

Robin L. Gass February 6, 2009 at 9:41 AM This is an absolutely beautiful poem, Raul. The truth of your words rings clear and is a good reminder to me to count my blessings. Awesome write, my friend! Love, Robin

Ronald Bingham February 6, 2009 at 9:05 AM Amen, they are forever present. All we have to do is look, there is always something we have that should make us grateful. Very inspirational write, Blessings, Ron

Brian Strand February 6, 2009 at 8:14 AM Likeb the kyrielle flavour to this one Raul.Rgds Brian

Sharon Winter February 6, 2009 at 5:34 AM An incredible reminder of how we should count our blessings every day. Wonderful rhyme and flow. A poem that shouts, wake up people and stop taking everything for granted! And stop complaining! Awesome write! Love, Shar

Christopher Higgins February 6, 2009 at 4:01 AM I was complaining too Raul until I saw all the happenings around me, then I was able to snap back to reality..the unfortunate thing is that I am so darn nearsighted because a day later I was complaining again..thanks for the reminder.