I Am Grateful

After a few years, I visited an old friend at his
Office.  He was not there, but I was informed
That he would arrive shortly. I waited, and
Waited, and waited until I could wait no longer.

I left my friend a message with words that
He would understand from one who' had
Ground older and learned new lessons
Of life.  Message:  "In years of not so long
Ago, I waited more on men and less on God.
I have now learned to wait less on men and
More on God".

The paths I have troded;
The places I have tasted;
The people with whom I have been treated;
The purpose of which I have been presented;
The plans that I have been assigned to execute.

My Lord and my life have been good to me;
Giving me cause for much gratitude.
I have walked in shoes crafted just for me,
Carrying me above and beyond, to points
And places both familiar and otherwise.

I was never afforded a life without pain,
But granted one more than filled with change.
So I adjusted and when required, changed lanes.

Through pathways both broad and narrow;
Traversing twisted and rugged roadways;
Leaving me sometimes feeling lost and lonely; But always belonging and evermore fulfilling.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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May 29, 2026 at 2:10 PM
We should always be grateful.. Nice take on the theme.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
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May 29, 2026 at 11:29 PM
Thank you, Silent One.
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