My Blessing

I've lived a life of virtue
    to make an Angel blush with shame.
And my many deeds of sacrifice
    have brought honor to my name.
Though as humble as a church mouse
   and always deep in prayer.
I've been asking God if it wouldn't hurt
    to give me just a bigger share.

Now I don't have much to show
    for a life given to pious thought.
Unless you count a gift from God
    which is an empty parking spot.
Because no matter what the time of day,
    someone's always on the go.
And I'm swiftly there to take the space
    no matter how the traffic flows.

Some people are blessed with a dozen kids
    and others have great fame
While some may count their lucky stars
    their health will stay the same.
But as for me... I should be pleased
    with the little that I've got
Because no matter what the traffic mess...
    I get my parking spot.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019


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Date: 5/13/2019 3:59:00 PM
HILARIOUS. I am alerting the Witch-Hunters of Washington to undertake a special investigation of your every act since you cried when the ob-gyne first slapped you TO MAKE SURE that you are telling the whole truth. We want to make sure that McHattie is not really the Mad Hatter. LOL. LOL again. Great job of writing, my friend. ~ Parking ticket Cop Gershon
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Date: 5/11/2019 6:39:00 PM
Great one. I enjoyed :)
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David Mchattie
Date: 5/13/2019 11:08:00 AM
Thanks Heidi. It was fun to write. It is a private joke my wife and I share. Our luck in finding parking at the busiest times can only come from a above.
Date: 5/10/2019 3:03:00 PM
Bravo David splendid poem my friend - love how you peened a remarkable poem around an empty parking spot! LOL - loved this write! Hugs, Jennifer.
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David Mchattie
Date: 5/11/2019 3:53:00 PM
I was thinking about Burn's poem about the little mouse and always marveled at it's simplicity. Thought I would give it a go.
Date: 5/10/2019 10:28:00 AM
Really loved this tongue in cheek humor!
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David Mchattie
Date: 5/11/2019 3:51:00 PM
Thanks a lot. Always glad to put a small smile on someone's face.
Date: 5/10/2019 6:21:00 AM
I love your poetry and your comical ways. I'll add a witty soul, to it. God gifted you more then an empty spot I see, a sense of humor is a nice one to own. Hugs
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David Mchattie
Date: 5/11/2019 3:50:00 PM
I do treasure my sense of humor. My wife has suffered greatly for it unfortunately.
Date: 5/10/2019 5:23:00 AM
sometimes the little things in life give us more pleasure that a whole parking lot. enjoyed this and all you write.
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David Mchattie
Date: 5/11/2019 3:48:00 PM
As they say, it is the little things we should be most thankful for.
Date: 5/10/2019 12:05:00 AM
David, well penned. My surmise is you have tons of blessings besides the parking spot.))) Still, like the poem! Panagiota
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David Mchattie
Date: 5/11/2019 3:47:00 PM
You are correct. This was just to show that we all have a reason to be thankful.
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