Gratitude

Thoracic clouds stream
Healthy with motion
In wisps of whipped cream
Slinging dew potion

Lifting flower face
Open to receive
Veritas of grace 
Exultant to heave

Wilted decays past
Insolvent in debt
Letting fortune last
Longer than regret

Salvaged from bounties
Across the divide
Valued in counties
Ever to provide

Legacies of truth
In churning reason
Fetching hidden youth
Each passing season.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sweetheart Avatar
August 26, 2010 at 9:09 PM
Great piece John.. too bad the Acrostic 2 contest is over.. this one would have been a terrific entry..luv.. keep checking the contest page..
D. Avatar
August 26, 2010 at 8:07 PM
like it. an very cool acrostic keep it cool "
Mehta Avatar
August 26, 2010 at 6:56 PM
Nice acrostic on This love will save life, John
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August 26, 2010 at 6:39 PM
John, well done on the thankful nature of the world, enjoyed..LeeAnn
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