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Gratitude

I catch myself At random moments Of each and every day Releasing sighs Of deep appreciation For the bounty that surrounds In its simple abundance Of everything I need Food and shelter Warmth and love Friends nearby Whom I can count on Technology to simplify my life Trinkets that speak to my heart Candles flickering in the night Peaceful silence if only for a while Ultimate freedom as defined by my soul I love the peace of my safe haven In bursts of gratitude AP: 3rd place 2020, Honorable Mention 2022 Submitted on January 7, 2020 for contest STRAND SELECT 6 sponsored by BRIAN STRAND - RANKED 3RD and November 27, 2018 for contest BEST FREE VERSE FROM NOVEMBER 2018 sponsored by LU LOO Originally posted on November 21, 2018

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Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/9/2020 7:43:00 AM

Congrats Line on your podium win--deeply moving message of gratitude.

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/10/2020 7:49:00 PM

Thank you so much, Vijay. Most appreciated.

Brenda Chiri

Date: 1/8/2020 12:34:00 PM

Congratulations on your win!;)

Line Gauthier
Date: 1/8/2020 6:54:00 PM

Thanks, Brenda. Much appreciated.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 11/24/2018 2:27:00 PM

Very sweet and touching, representative of a truth principal; there are always blessings around us. A joy to read. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/24/2018 2:36:00 PM

Thank you so much, CayCay. Most appreciated.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/22/2018 8:46:00 AM

yes! you have said this perfectly, line!

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/22/2018 10:10:00 AM

Thank you so much for your lovely visit and comment, Ilene.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/21/2018 8:46:00 PM

This is a terrific Thanksgiving poem! Love it, Line! Happy Thanksgiving; do you have it there? Caren

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/21/2018 9:09:00 PM

Canadian Thanksgiving is a little earlier. Thanks for your much appreciated visit and compliment, Caren.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/21/2018 7:29:00 PM

Your poem speaks from your heart Line and is so honest and beautiful! I love and can relate to everything you have written and I am grateful as well. This is a wonderful Thanksgiving poem! Have a wonderful day tomorrow! Hugs, Connie : ) xxoo

Line Gauthier
Date: 11/21/2018 9:08:00 PM

Thank you for your most appreciated visit and comment, Connie. Happy Thanksgiving!