Francine Roberts Poet Rhyme

Gratitude

The older I get the more grateful I am
for the things I have in this life.
A job, a home, friends and family.
An existence free from strife.

I work hard and am paid little,
my home is modest , at best.
But I have all the necessities 
and a comfortable place to rest.

I've so much more than many, which is why
I am so grateful for the life that I live.
And when I can, I pay it forward.
We all have something to give.

A smile, advice, or just an ear.
I'm there for my family and friends,
as they are for me, and always have been.
It's a circle that never ends.

To list everyone or everything I'm grateful for
would fill a very large tome.
But I suppose,  of all things, I'm most grateful for 
the safety and peace of my home.




31/08/2020

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Andrea Dietrich October 5, 2020 at 1:56 PM for sure all we need are necessities. The rest is icing on the cake. I am surprised I had not even seen this yet . It was a great model for your contest. thanks. for my win.

Gordon Mcconnell September 8, 2020 at 8:41 AM Truly great writing Francine, really loved this as such a great word to describe our thankfulness for all we have. Hope you are keeping safe and well, always from Scotland, Gordon Francine Roberts September 8, 2020 at 10:22 AM thanks so much for your kind comments, now , where in Scotland? my mother was born in Glasgow

Anisha Dutta September 7, 2020 at 8:22 PM 'Gratitude' is a great word to honor. Hugs.

Reason A. Poteet September 7, 2020 at 5:53 AM This speaks in today's culture of violent protestations. My favorite line: "And when I can, I pay it forward." Well-said tribute to gratitude.

Marilene Evans September 4, 2020 at 1:00 PM Your poems e-mailed to me are so so well written... beautiful poems...

Andreas Akun September 2, 2020 at 2:07 AM Gratitude is the richest wealth... A nice poem.

Charles Henderson September 1, 2020 at 5:46 PM Francine, my mom was a Roberts from Kings Mtn. N.C. Her dad Pinkney Decatur Twitty, and Mom's was Edith Evelyn. They had a pretty large family about 7 or eight kids. five girls and three boys. Francine Roberts September 1, 2020 at 6:32 PM no relation , all my family is from England and Scotland and Wales, ( some emigrated to Canada, some New Zealand and some to South Africa, but not to the U.S.)

Michael Tor September 1, 2020 at 5:20 PM Great Attitude Francine, a lot of support from love ones...

Franci Hoffman September 1, 2020 at 4:59 PM Lovely poem, Francine, and I agree. Home is where the heart is and home is our safe haven.

John Castellenas September 1, 2020 at 11:31 AM I agree dear poet. We do learn. We need less and the safety of home. Is where we need to be. A wonderful poem shared.

Elaine George August 31, 2020 at 5:36 PM You truly know what are the important things in life. Thank you for sharing this very uplifting poem, Francine. ~ Sincerely, Elaine George Francine Roberts August 31, 2020 at 5:41 PM thank you

Carolyn Devonshire August 31, 2020 at 4:16 PM Francine, the "circle that never ends," our family and friends, gives our lives meaning. I'm "grateful" that you received a lifetime PM and are posting poetry again! (I was given one just recently and it made me so happy.) This is a lovely example for your contest! Hugs, Carolyn Francine Roberts August 31, 2020 at 4:47 PM thanks Carolyn

Camp Cab August 31, 2020 at 4:05 PM Nice poem Francine.Keep up the good work Francine Roberts August 31, 2020 at 4:47 PM thank you