I Am Thankful For


The world and all its splendor where life begins
Human Beings of all and those who I call friends
America our diverse country and all that she defends
Nights and days of the week especially the weekend
Knowing those who I can count on until the bitter end
Family first is a favorite motto that I often recommend
Underneath the covers and snuggled up to her rear end
Love above all to say the least not fake or pretend

Flowers and trees mixed with the sky and how they blend
Old muscle cars with big motors and a shiny chrome front end
Reading poetry from The Soup often over, and over again




Written for poetry contest "I Am Thankful For.." 11/24/2024
Hosted by: Tania Kichen                   Form: Rhyme Acrostic
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Kitchin Avatar
December 15, 2024 at 5:04 AM
Brian I enjoyed your creative poem, congratulations on your winning placement.
Davey Avatar
December 16, 2024 at 9:41 AM
Thank you Tania and I enjoyed writing for your contest
George Avatar
November 27, 2024 at 11:10 PM
We should be thankful for a number of blessings we receive everyday. "Nights and days of the week especially the weekend". This brought a smile to me. After retirement, I don't look forward to weekends. But while in service, every weekend was so eagerly anticipated. Beautifully written acrostic, dear Brian.
Davey Avatar
December 7, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words I am glad you enjoyed it, I appreciate all of your input it helps me be a better writer
Crandall Avatar
November 27, 2024 at 9:32 PM
Brian, many things to be thankful for - especially weekends - lol!
Davey Avatar
November 27, 2024 at 10:06 PM
I know I am thankful for my weekends especially this upcoming 4 day weekend!!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and I am thankful that you enjoyed my write
Kauffman Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 10:50 AM
Amen, Brian. Living a life with a heart filled with gratitude is a precious gift. In your poem you have brought to light reminders of things to be grateful for each day. So enjoyed this poem. Sending you blessings of Thanksgiving joy! Best wishes for the contest. Love the acrostic!
Davey Avatar
November 27, 2024 at 10:03 PM
Thank you so much and I hope you and yours have a great Thanksgiving!
Empress Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 4:40 AM
Dear brian, i see you have love in your heart and appreciation for everything around you and that is a wonderful thing to see and read about, a grateful mindset, beautiful acrostic that flows very well too. My most fave line in this is “ Flowers and trees mixed with the sky and how they blend” what a stunning descriptive line! You have a way with words, and this is no exception, also i wanted to point out soup contest rules state not to mention date or contest sponsor in poem area, so maybe you might want to remove that? As i wouldnt want this to not get recognized because of that. Brilliant heartfelt poem once again. Pleasure reading . Sending you light
Davey Avatar
November 25, 2024 at 8:41 AM
HiInky thanks for reading and I have put those footnotes there in every contest I have ever entered I had no idea that it was against contest rules. Now that I think about it I do see it at the top before the poem mostly. Thank you for the heads up and for your kind words, the praise means a lot coming from my favorite Poet!!
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