My Thanks Are Full

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* Re-post - photo is my family two Thanksgivings ago, (Dad just passed) *

Oh, what an easy thought to find,
          The countless things I'm thankful for,
               Soft-spilling, joyous, as they pour
     From each deep recess of my mind ...

Like gold doubloons, they shine and spin,
          Each one a cherished treasure, fine,
               Such wealth, have I, that's wholly mine,
     Locked safe forever, deep within ...

Fast, they pass thru lifetime's sieve,
          Our loves and graces, big and small,
               And moments, rare, but most of all ...
     The grandest gift, to simply ... LIVE.





~ 2nd Place ~  in the "A Cheerful Rhyme" Poetry Contest, Line Gauthier, Judge & Sponsor.

~ 7th Place ~  in the "Thankful" Poetry Contest, Tania Kitchin, Judge & Sponsor.

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Eve Roper

Date: 4/8/2020 12:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Greg with great thoughts. Beautiful my friendHugs Eve

Wendy Watson

Date: 4/7/2020 3:59:00 AM

What a cheering way to start my day, Greg. Enclosed rhyme and the 8 syllabled count really enhanced the content, too. Only yesterday, I was looking through old photo albums of myself as a baby in Dad's arms and it struck me how blessed my whole life has been. To end with the meaningful line that you did always rings true but is so pertinent in the current situation. The personal photo touch was also much appreciated. Your Mum looks so elegant!

Sandra Adams

Date: 4/6/2020 8:04:00 PM

this is beautiful Greg, congrats on your top win :) hugs and blessings

John Watt

Date: 4/6/2020 6:19:00 PM

So glad I saw this in the winner's circle today, Greg. Definitely a fave for me, it hits it out of the park... family, gratitude, love, humility, poetry, the wonderful family pic. A big smile, my friend!