Gratitude

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Going so quickly through life, Running from place to place, Aware of so little around me, Taking time to play seems foreign, I have succumbed to the pressure, Thinking only of what is on my ‘to do’ list, Until a moment shakes me, Delivering a message… Enjoy life and be grateful, for you are blessed.

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Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/22/2023 5:34:00 AM

Endearing message of grace and gratitude. A splendid write, aptly timed for the festive season, Sara.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/22/2023 5:51:00 AM

thanks, Vijay, for stopping by so early. Thank you for your thoughtful words and the timeliness of my poem. Have a splendid day, Sara

Jerry Brotherton

Date: 11/21/2023 3:43:00 PM

We have turned over Thanksgiving duties to a younger generation this year. Now all we have to do is show up with pumpkin pie and rolls. At least there are some perks to growing old.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/21/2023 3:49:00 PM

thanks for stopping by...yes, there are perks of getting older. We're rushed this year because Bill's nephew is getting married...quite hubbub of activity in addition to Thanksgiving. Wishing you a blessed holiday...enjoy the pumpkin pie and rolls! smiles, Sara

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 11/21/2023 2:37:00 PM

Sara, that’s very good advice in the last line, I will remember those words when I succumb to my to do list pressure. We’ve a lot to be thankful for and as you say we are blessed. Well said in your creative Acrostic… Hugs, Belle - (Have been reading some of your short stories, they are fantastic.)

Beryl Edmonds
Date: 11/21/2023 3:15:00 PM

Sara, I’ve read the SoupMail you sent, have tried to send a reply but it will not go when I press send. There may be a problem, will try again tomorrow, it’s midnight here. Belle

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/21/2023 2:39:00 PM

thank you, kind Belle, for your thoughtful words. I saw that you'd read some of my short stories...sent you a Soup Mail about it. Thanks for appreciating and supporting my creativity. Have a splendid evening, Sara

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 11/21/2023 2:05:00 PM

Oh goodness, this is a wonderful reminder and a perfect acrostic Sara. I needed this today :) I hope you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving week! May God bless you and your family <3

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 11/21/2023 2:07:00 PM

thank you, Bj, for your lovely and complimentary words. I'm glad my poem seemed to touch your heart at the right time. Wishing you a wonderful Thanksgiving week as well! Blessings and hugs, Sara