John Hamilton Poet Lyric

I'M Grateful For-2

I'm grateful for

I'm grateful for, 
a sunny day,
When rays of light shine on your face.

I'm grateful for, 
a moonlit night,
We dance together under it's light.

I'm grateful for, 
your smiling face,
With you I've been blessed by grace.

Chorus
I'm grateful for everything,
Ev'ry little thing and the joy it brings.
I'm grateful for peace in my soul.
I've done my best, now I feel whole.
But most of all, I'm grateful...
to God above...
For giving me life,
for showing me his love.


I'm grateful for, 
your tender touch,
Your loving ways I feel so much.

I'm grateful for, 
a southern breeze,
It's warm caress puts me at ease.

I'm grateful for, 
the love I've found,
It makes my heart with joy abound.

Chorus
I'm grateful for, really, everything,
Each little thing, and the joy it brings.
I'm grateful for, peace in my soul.
I've done my best, now I feel whole.
But most of all...
I'm grateful to...
God above...
For giving me life...
showing me his love.


I'm grateful for, 
a trickling creek,
When I'm at peace, it's you I seek.

I'm grateful for, 
fresh mountain air,
When I'm up that high, I feel you there.

Chorus
I'm grateful for, really, everything,
Each little thing, and the joy it brings.
I'm grateful for, peace in my soul.
I've done my best, now I feel whole.
But most of all...
I'm grateful...
to God above...
For giving me life...
showing me his love.



John Derek Hamilton 
January 12, 2013  revised October 14,2013
song version revised April20,2017

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Darren White April 21, 2017 at 12:30 PM I struggle with serious health problems every day, so yes, I understand you completely, and I think this is a very moving and wonderful poem, for the positivity in it, but it goes beyond that.... John Hamilton April 21, 2017 at 1:42 PM Wow thanks Darren I do appreciate the nice comment!

Lynn Marie April 20, 2017 at 10:45 PM It's amazing how our perspectives change when confronted with life threatening/altering challenges. We notice the small things that give us much joy when prior we were too busy. An uplifting piece with heartfelt encouragement that is lovely to read. blessings xxx what an ordeal to go through John. I hope the worst is behind you and your recovery is going well, with your body and spirit regaining strength on your journey back to heath. I know the challenges one faces; you are in my thoughts. John Hamilton April 21, 2017 at 9:47 AM Thank you for your encouraging words, it was almost 5 years ago, but now there are new challenges, but I take life one day at a time, thanks for your concern!

Frederic Parker April 20, 2017 at 7:29 PM I can imagine from your poem the true joy you felt surviving such a terrible event.. John Hamilton April 20, 2017 at 9:45 PM Hi Frederick, yeah it was touch and go for a while, really makes one stop and think, smell the roses as the saying goes. Thanks for the nice comment!

Tim Smith April 20, 2017 at 4:39 PM Very uplifting John...My kind of song John Hamilton April 20, 2017 at 9:43 PM Thanks Tim hope you're recovering well.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart April 20, 2017 at 12:36 PM Lovely! :) John Hamilton April 20, 2017 at 4:21 PM Thanks Maureen for the visit and nice comment I do appreciate it.

Chris Green April 20, 2017 at 12:25 PM Really nice john. Very uplifting and such an encouraging feeling in this and based on your notes, I can understand completely. John Hamilton April 20, 2017 at 4:20 PM Thanks Chris, I am glad you can understand, few have suffered major health setbacks, I'm still coping with serious health problems, and am glad when I wake up another day! Thanks for the kind words!