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grateful for finding treasures in places I didn’t want to search grateful for the wisdom given from tongues when I didn’t want to listen. grateful for finding beauty when I didn’t want to look. grateful for what I’ve learned from journeys I didn’t want to take.

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Bill Baker

Date: 1/11/2024 5:54:00 PM

Another FAV if I could, Sara. It's great to be grateful but filling your poem with much wisdom is a blessing to us readers. May God blessed all that are grateful. Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/12/2024 5:20:00 PM

thank you, hubby! I'll take your heartfelt and soulful fav and put it in my heart. GRRR me

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/8/2024 12:23:00 AM

Superb piece of poem. That is poetry, trying new emotions. Regards to your husband too.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/8/2024 4:23:00 AM

thank you for your complimentary words. I'll give your regards to hubby, Bill. Have a pleasant day, Victor!

Paige Hind

Date: 1/7/2024 3:30:00 PM

Beautiful experiences, you portrayed them in a very wise way...

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/7/2024 5:16:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Paige, and for your comments. Have a lovely evening, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 1/7/2024 1:28:00 PM

This is beautiful. Being open to new experiences is a rewarding occurrence. I love the sincerity of it.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/7/2024 5:17:00 PM

thanks, Hilda! I appreciate your visit and comment about new experiences. I agree. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/7/2024 11:18:00 AM

Most enjoyable to read with insightful wisdom to follow. Gratitude has true resonance in your posting. I hope all is well with you. Cheers, Brian

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/7/2024 5:17:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Brian. I'm grateful you appreciate the 'gratitude' theme to my poem. All is well here with Bill & I....hope all is well with you too. Have a great week, Sara

Jay Narain

Date: 1/7/2024 10:14:00 AM

Deep thoughtful poem. I love short simple poems.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/7/2024 5:20:00 PM

I like 'em short too...for me they have more impact...that's my personal preference anyway. Appreciate your visit...have a great week, Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/7/2024 9:48:00 AM

Wow. So profound. I love when poets use few words to say so much.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/7/2024 5:21:00 PM

thank you, Andrea, for your mindful and kind comments. I'm learning to appreciate the conciseness and beauty of a few simple words (well placed, of course) Have a great evening, Sara

Hiya Sharma

Date: 1/7/2024 9:35:00 AM

Oh my, this poem truly reminded me how we take small things of beauty, in our lives, as for granted and often miss those lil moments of sweetness that must be cherished..We should be grateful for every second of life, that makes us smile,fills our hearts with joy and with the bliss of togetherness in our family..Sometimes, the solutions of happiness, for our gloominess,stay hidden in times when we least expect it..This poem filled my heart with gratitude too, dear Sara, loved reading this, a FAV

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/7/2024 5:23:00 PM

thank you, Hiya, for your in depth reading of my poem and for your lovely and sincere comments. I agree with you. Sometimes happiness comes in hidden times or what I perceive as impossible situations. I'm grateful you felt gratitude...thanks for the fave. I always appreciate your comments and visits. hugs, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 1/7/2024 7:59:00 AM

Your poem exhibits masterful craftsmanship, dearest Sara. In our present day, we frequently encounter such expressions of gratitude, which consistently captivate us with their beauty. Embracing novel experiences is perpetually advantageous, which is why I remain receptive to new opportunities and profoundly appreciative of these transformative moments.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/7/2024 5:28:00 PM

I appreciate your visit, dear Sotto, and for your in-depth and mindful comments. I agree...new experiences (no matter the size) are transformative...wise words that have been true for me throughout my life. have a great week, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

Silent One

Date: 1/7/2024 7:59:00 AM

We should always count our blessings and be grateful for the wonders that surround us...You are grateful for so may things and that is evident in your poem... nicely done my friend..

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/7/2024 5:26:00 PM

thank you for visiting and for sharing your thoughts, Silent One. I believe gratitude is a powerful, life-altering force to be engaged every day...it makes a difference...just sayin' :-) enjoy your week, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/7/2024 6:08:00 AM

Graceful, endearing thoughts, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/7/2024 5:25:00 PM

thank you, Vijay. I very much appreciate your visit. enjoy your week ahead, Sara

Karen Jones

Date: 1/7/2024 5:35:00 AM

Sara you have crafted a profound poem with much wisdom! I love it!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/7/2024 5:25:00 PM

thank you, Karen. You're so thoughtful and consistent in reading my poems. Grateful for you. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Maria Williams

Date: 1/7/2024 4:58:00 AM

Beautiful words of gratitude, dear Sara. Grateful for journeys I didn't want to take; that struck a chord with me, on a funny side, though. I never wanted to do a cruise, and I was horrified when a surprise cruise touring Japan gifted to my husband and me from our very thoughtful son took a lovely turn when I dismissed my hesitancy and decided to go and enjoy it. How grateful I was that I did. It was wonderful. Hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 1/7/2024 5:24:00 PM

thanks for visiting and for sharing your personal experience, Maria. I never wanted to move away from my native North Texas, but my hubby wanted to move to El Paso. With hesitancy I went...but am grateful now I did...it was life changing and purposeful. have a great evening, hugs, Sara