I Have Much To Be Thankful For

The sun comes up and the sky is so blue.
Still, I’m uncertain of what it is I should do.
I awake to realize I have much to be thankful for.
I open my eyes and my heart for what is in store.

Some days I get lost and don’t know what to go.
Sometimes it feels like any way the wind blows.
I seem to do better with the friends that care.
They make me see that they shall always be there.

When I get sad and feel quite alone,
They offer my heart a place to call home.
Though I feel lost I seem to get better.
Like when the rain falls, I only get wetter.

I usually have troubles with this time of year.
I remember the people that I hold so dear.
Last night I received a call and had to smile.
Today I shall rest and take care for a while.

I don’t always understand why I do what I do.
I just follow my heart and these feelings are true.
I hope for things to get better and look for a source.
I just need to find a way to get back on course.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Lucas Mcclure Avatar
November 27, 2011 at 11:53 AM
Awesome write! really enjoyed reading your poem
Falotico Avatar
November 27, 2011 at 7:30 AM
And you will my friend... as you walk in a poetic form.... michael
Russell Avatar
November 27, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Thanks, I just wrie what's in my heart thiwas it today, felt i needed to give thanks. Have a great day and take care.......Mark
Squyres Avatar
November 27, 2011 at 7:29 AM
A lovely read and strikes a gentle cord. Note: typo in third verse...should read feel not fell??? Enjoyed the read...thanks for sharing.
Russell Avatar
November 27, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Thanks there were actually three typos including the title. It seems today I can use all the help I can get:) I'm very thankful though! Have a great day and take care.....Mark
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