I Am Thankful For

I am thankful for ~

treasured memories of every loved one I've ever known
and for each act of kindness to me a stranger has shown
I appreciate my senses; never treating them as mundane
for sunlight's gift of warmth and nature's nurturing rain

I appreciate wondrous things I've been given sight to see
and that I'm able to feel a gentle breeze stirring over me
I'm grateful I can hear the lilting song of a whippoorwill
and for tears I've shed when happiness caused them spill 

I'm indebted to those who forgave me for all my mistakes
and for laughing like a child while trying to catch snowflakes
For friends who tell me cold hard truths when I need telling
and for faith in God through scripture that I find compelling

thanksrhyme

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Susmita Mukherjee

December 16, 2024 at 5:27 AM

Wonderfully penned Lin! We should be grateful for so many things life has to offer. Congratulations on your win & best wishes.

Christuraj Alex

December 15, 2024 at 6:47 PM

"I'm indebted to those who forgave me for all my mistakes" - Very beautiful verses. Congratulations!

Crystol Woods

December 15, 2024 at 9:29 AM

Beautiful poem and wonderful blessings! Xo

Tania Kitchin

December 15, 2024 at 4:43 AM

Lin, a beautiful poem, congratulations on your first place win.

Duke Beaufort

November 30, 2024 at 11:20 AM

Lin a great write for the day! You have a great psychology and wisdom.

Zyrool Gifford

November 29, 2024 at 1:35 AM

Hi Lin, beautifully said. sometimes we get so caught up with the stress and struggle that we forget to give thanks for what we have, I am constantly giving thanks for waking up each day. Have a wonderful day and a great weekend, my friend.