Gratitude

At his special place on God’s earth
He’d recapture his sense of worth
He sent a prayer to God above
Professing honest undying love
For the beauty around him now
His gratitude he did avow
The feverish sun warmed his skin
He could unwind and look within
Search deep into his soul and heart 
And mend what seemed broken apart
No matter how hard life could be 
His love for God would keep him free
For He had given him this life 
Resplendent with both joy and strife 

April 11, 2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Gauthier Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 3:30 PM
A very sweet and well written poem, Madeleine. Bravo.
Riha Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 3:55 PM
Thanks Line!
Michael Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 2:33 PM
"He" is our guiding light to this day...A lovely dedication indeed...All the best Madeleine...
Riha Avatar
April 11, 2018 at 3:56 PM
Thanks!
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