Eternally Grateful

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Date written: 09/09/2020

Moneywise, I'm far...
from rich, but in life
and love, I sure am rich...
for that, I'm eternally grateful.

Today was not made
for some; their eyes never saw
dawn's sunrise; mine did,
for that, I'm eternally grateful.

Notwithstanding my share
of bleak, hard-to-get-through days,
I still cherish the attar of roses,
for that, I'm eternally grateful.

I've ridden the seesaw of life;
felt it's highs, lows and in-betweens,
yet still find it all worthwhile,
for that, I'm eternally grateful.

I've walked the razor's edge,
swam the tempestuous ocean of despair
and managed to make it to safe harbor,
for that, I'm eternally grateful.

I've been shoved and sucker-punched
by misfortunes time and time again,
but by the grace of God, I'm still standing...
for that, I'm eternally grateful.

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Date: 1/4/2024 12:52:00 PM
Profound poetry Edward.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/4/2024 1:25:00 PM
Thank you very much for the congratulations and placement, SO:-) I'm eternally grateful! I had to do it, lol.
Date: 1/16/2021 12:15:00 PM
An excellent write on gratitude Edward, no N/A this time, congrats on your win!
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 1/16/2021 3:02:00 PM
Oh wow, thank you very much for my placement, John!:-) Most obliged.
Date: 9/9/2020 4:57:00 PM
A wonderful poem, Edward and a sure top winner in the contest. My kind of poetry. The very best to you - Bob
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Edward Ibeh
Date: 9/9/2020 6:09:00 PM
Thank you very much, Robert:-) I'm glad you liked it, my friend!
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