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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

Date: 10/5/2020 1:56:00 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

Date: 9/8/2020 8:41:00 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
Date: 9/8/2020 10:22:00 AM

thanks so much for your kind comments, now , where in Scotland? my mother was born in Glasgow

Anisha Dutta

Date: 9/7/2020 8:22:00 PM

'Gratitude' is a great word to honor. Hugs.

Reason A. Poteet

Date: 9/7/2020 5:53:00 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

Date: 9/4/2020 1:00:00 PM

Your poems e-mailed to me are so so well written... beautiful poems...

Andreas Akun

Date: 9/2/2020 2:07:00 AM

Gratitude is the richest wealth... A nice poem.

Charles Henderson

Date: 9/1/2020 5:46:00 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
Date: 9/1/2020 6:32:00 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

Date: 9/1/2020 5:20:00 PM

Great Attitude Francine, a lot of support from love ones...

Franci Hoffman

Date: 9/1/2020 4:59:00 PM

Lovely poem, Francine, and I agree. Home is where the heart is and home is our safe haven.

John Castellenas

Date: 9/1/2020 11:31:00 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

Date: 8/31/2020 5:36:00 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
Date: 8/31/2020 5:41:00 PM

thank you

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/31/2020 4:16:00 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
Date: 8/31/2020 4:47:00 PM

thanks Carolyn