Gratitude

Thank
you, God,
for people
other than our
family, who when
we meet, will greet us with
a pleasantry, and for those
few who give us love regardless
of our foibles. For each dear friend on
whom I can depend, I give gratitude.

For Deb's contest: give thanks
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Austin Avatar
June 19, 2013 at 9:42 AM
Let;s go a way back to this fine poem. I think it's a shame that good stuff gets buried. Love, daver
Brown Avatar
November 7, 2011 at 10:08 AM
Congratulations on your win in Debbie Guzzi's sponsored contest "Give Thanks" Andrea. Love, Carol
Quigley Avatar
November 6, 2011 at 9:59 PM
Very nicely said Andrea. If only more would greet us with a pleasantry. Congratulations on your win in the Give Thanks contest.
Taylor Avatar
November 6, 2011 at 7:24 PM
Congrats, Andrea. Excellent piece. Enjoyed. Nice going. Best to you and yours. Luv Ralph
Sweetheart Avatar
November 6, 2011 at 6:19 PM
Congrats Andrea on your HM for this lovely piece on giving thankxxx..luv..
Freeman Avatar
November 6, 2011 at 5:36 PM
For real and for sure Andrea. Thanks God. Agape, Moses
Brown Avatar
October 28, 2011 at 8:17 AM
Thank you for your always kind comments on my writing Andrea. It is a pleasure to read your poetry this fine day. Hoping you have an amazing weekend. I think you should have a contest also. How about some turkeys? Love, Carol
Lampkin Avatar
October 27, 2011 at 10:56 AM
Nicely stated. Without our extended family (friends) our lives would be half empty.
Johnson Avatar
October 24, 2011 at 10:49 AM
When we aspire to be like Jesus. In our hearts, we know he sees us. For when we're kind to everyone. We'll go to heaven when we're done.
Babcock Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 4:58 PM
WOW an amazing write and yes friends makes our world a happy place. love phyl
Sivey Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 4:47 PM
Awesome write Andrea! Tough form to use and you pulled it off beautifully! And yes, I'm also grateful for my family and those who love us even with our foibles!! Incredible job!!
Onclaud Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 3:41 PM
so much to appreciate and we do take small thigs for granted... a true spiritual release! :) lotsa of winning flags and huggs.. :) soup mail!
Wesley Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 2:52 PM
A dear prayer that certainly has merit in these times of lonliness. Lovely Andrea.
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October 15, 2011 at 1:43 PM
I love the quality of your poem and thanks, Andrea... lol... not stop being silly, and comment me on your own bases .... okay... i like the normal you.. okay... and yes.. i so dang dang miss the soup... so much.... boy has it been hard this last few days... getting kicked out every 2 minutes so i gave up... but here i am.. with only one mission... YOU... hahahhahah ,,~LUV ~ always... THE SKAT
Aul Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 11:55 AM
I very much like your words..........George
Horne Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 10:46 AM
What a lovely prayer - indeed something to be thankful for
Kendrick Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 9:18 AM
An attitude of gratitude is one attitude that can make a difference in one's life..Enjoyed reading your presentation of the topic..Very creative work.Thanks for the kind review of my work..Sara
M V Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 7:44 AM
Nicely penned on gratitude,Andrea.Gratitude gets bigger when it reaches at the end.
Sadberry Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 7:24 AM
Smile, *^_^* “Sooo Many Ways In The Paths of Love My Dear, Precious & Beautiful Andrea! *^_^* I Believe Somehow Tis A Jewel Amid The Treasure Within The Field to Be Sought & Yesss, Thankful For Sooo, `A Toast to God, Gratitude, Friends & Love!`” === My Love, Always, Jasper *
Lane Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 6:56 AM
Amen. Love this. Tony
Song Avatar
October 15, 2011 at 4:08 AM
A thanksgiving day poem, how sweet. Often my friends have stuck closer than a brother---u know the scripture, Andrea. Great etheree. Gwendolen
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October 15, 2011 at 3:34 AM
Yes, it is surely a blessing to have friends who do not judge harshly. and for that I know I am eternally grateful. really nice...luv Margaret
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October 15, 2011 at 2:52 AM
Yes it is so very true Andrea.We are always grateful to those well wishers.Very nice poem.Best wishes.
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