Gratitude Lengthens Life

I want to say thank you
In a poem to all today
To each and everyone
Who took the time to pray

If you took two seconds
When you read my work
Or if you prayed a long prayer
When you were in church

If while you were jogging
You saw a plant or flower
And you thought of the lady
Who writes of plants so much

If out on the porch
You were sweeping
And you thought of me
I want to say thank you

I am as grateful as I can be
Our son seems to be improving
Each day brings him closer
To his realse

I think of each person
That I encounter here
Everyday
My thoughts are positive

I appreciate you everyone
So very much
Someday we will
All meet in person

When we walk on golden
Streets that are surrounded
By walls made of twelve
Different kinds of precious stones

And those gates of 
Those giant pearls
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Chu Avatar
September 11, 2010 at 9:56 AM
I don't know you, but it's fun to read your great work. Good will to you, and may you over come whatever hard ships pirates of unfortune float your way. ARRRRRRGH!
Ward Avatar
September 9, 2010 at 7:16 PM
Sara, What a beautiful thank you. You and your family are in my prayers. Yhank you for your comment on my work. Blessings, Jerri
Devonshire Avatar
September 8, 2010 at 1:32 AM
I'm so glad your son continues to improve, Sara. The Soup family can be very supportive during times of struggle. God bless you and Tommy, Jr. Love, Carolyn
Villarosa Avatar
September 7, 2010 at 10:45 PM
Always a grateful days whenever someone is recovering from sick, prayers are powerful than ever before, Sara I am with you in prayers for your beloved ???? [ahuv] son. Keep smiling dont worry, God is good. (^_^) Noel.
Falotico Avatar
September 7, 2010 at 2:19 PM
Thats so good to hear Sara, I hope always for the best for you ad your family... I will continue to pray and hope you feel it...love Michael
Neels Avatar
September 7, 2010 at 12:26 PM
Sara a beautiful testimony of the power that prayer carry.. God bless you.. Love Wilma Btw it is almost Spring over here, hence the spring rain in that write of mine :)
Skyles-Theoklapoet Avatar
September 7, 2010 at 12:21 PM
Thank you Sara for this joyous read today it filled my heart.Teresa
Christian Avatar
September 7, 2010 at 12:18 PM
aww a dedicated poem writen from the bottom of your heart. I hope all is well have not been on in a while may God bless you sarah and your family. peace be with you from diane
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