Arlene Smith Poet Acrostic

Gratitude Power

Giving thanks from the heart
removes jealousy and pride for a start.
Arise each morning with this thought;
thankfulness expressed is not for naught.
To be grateful ensures more blessings.
It's one of life's most valuable lessons.
Take a moment and look around.
Unlimited blessings to be found.
Do you have shelter and food to eat?
Electricity, water and shoes on your feet.

Push doubt's and fears from your mind;
only positive thoughts and in no time,
will come back to you, a hundred fold;
ensuring blessing's bounty untold.
Rise above, "Woe is me;"... The Divel's mold.



July 16, 2014
Contest: Strength Empowers
Sponsor: Verlena S. Walker

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Poet Destroyer A July 29, 2014 at 12:36 PM Hi Arlene, once again:) I'm fianlly scoping out all the contest I missed.. WOW, you're almost on all of them :) Congrats on that alone... I just want everyone to know that Verlena, has the most outrageous contest on the soup so far. She is awesome. I enjoyed viewing all the winning poems on her list. Congratulations, on making her list... XOX :) LINDA

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 25, 2014 at 11:30 AM And back again wid huge congrats on this winning awesome write dear Arlene!

Mohan Chutani July 25, 2014 at 11:06 AM Arlene, humbleness is empowerment. a nice take on the theme. Congrats, Mohan

Robert Lindley July 25, 2014 at 8:49 AM I love your message, your fantastic write and your spirit! Huge congrats on your fine win my friend!!! Arlene Smith July 25, 2014 at 9:01 AM Thank you from the bottom of my heart, dear friend... Hugs.. Arlene

John Lawless July 25, 2014 at 7:59 AM Arlene, great job and nice take on the acrostic. One of my mentors told me years ago that "gratitude is an action word. Arlene Smith July 25, 2014 at 8:04 AM A wise mentor indeed, John.. I have changed my attitude to be thankful for everything..... I have seen it's power... Thank you and hugs, my friend.. Arlene

Verlena S. Walker July 24, 2014 at 11:39 PM Arlene, you done well girl. I enjoyed this poem immensely... Empowerment starts within... Congratulations! You done well... Verlena Arlene Smith July 25, 2014 at 4:22 AM Thank you so much, sweet Verlena!... Hugs.. Arlene

Colin James Platt July 16, 2014 at 9:31 PM This is very good, Arlene. It has everything I can relate to and more. Well done. Regards, Colin. Arlene Smith July 17, 2014 at 6:27 AM Thank you so much, Colin, my new friend! Sweet of you to visit.. Hugs.. Arlene

Poet Tacito July 16, 2014 at 12:47 PM Wisdom, unfiltered. I condone this. Excellent! Arlene Smith July 16, 2014 at 1:14 PM Thank you so much, Drake my friend.. Hugs.. Arlene

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 16, 2014 at 12:18 PM Lovely acrostic Arlene ! Gratitude is power,, how true r ur words,, gl in contest dear! Arlene Smith July 16, 2014 at 6:18 PM Going to fix it.... Arlene Smith July 16, 2014 at 1:13 PM Thank you, Dr. Upma.. So sweet of you. I can't however enter it in the contest.. Two lines too long.. Hugs.. Arlene

Jan Allison July 16, 2014 at 12:16 PM A powerful message hidden in this beautifully penned acrostic :-) Hugs Jan xxx Arlene Smith July 16, 2014 at 1:12 PM Thank you dear Jan.. So nice of you to visit.. Hugs.. Arlene