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Gratitude
Gratitude
We pass by homeless on the street
They make me grateful for the roof above my head
Metatarsalgia in my feet makes me wince
How lucky I am that I can still walk
Although my feet hurt
I’m thankful the tumors in them are benign
How grateful I am not to worry how my money will be spent
Because I have none
Sure, my cholesterol is nearly 400
But I’m thankful that my heart still beats
Age has blurred my vision
Yet it’s a blessing to have eyes that still see most things
And ears to hear
Though people have to speak louder to me now
How grateful I am to have a voice
When there is someone who cares to listen
A sense of humor is one of God’s greatest gifts
Let's all show our appreciation
*August 31, 2020
For Francine’s “Attitude of Gratitude” contest
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