My Top 10 Blessings List: (For the "top 10" Contest Sponsored By: Joe Flach)

1. LIFE: February (you can guess which year.) I came to earth as a little dear. After I wailed and cried a tear. My mother held me very near. 2. FAMILY: I did not come to earth alone. God sent me to my parent’s home. They kept me safe; they did not roam. Love took away my moan and groan. 3. FAITH: I felt God’s spirit as a child. He lingered with me mile after mile. Late teenage years were a little wild. When I made it through it, angels smiled. 4. EXPERIENCE: Hard-knocks were a real good teacher. (I should have listened to my childhood preacher.) At times my life had too many bloopers, But God stuck by me, the “party-pooper.” 5. EDUCATION: Learning helped increase my self worth. Esteem had been low since shortly after birth. When, I pondered the creation of Earth. God inspired thoughts seemed to have no girth. 6. FRIENDS: Blessed by people who crossed my path Sweetness understood every pain and wrath. The “past” lived forgiven without a bloodbath. Peace of mind cleansed in the aftermath. 7. ETERNAL LIFE: Oh precious gift to me from God. Led my heart directly to more righteous sod. Teachings transmitted by the Master’s rod Bless my life through each step I trod. 8. FORGIVENESS opened the way to spiritual re-birth. And filled my life with unending mirth. Forgiving others while upon this earth, I remember God’s command and Jesus’ great worth. 9. MY ETERNAL SOUL MATE knocked on my door one day. When we first met, I knew not what to say. I stared speechless at the blessing coming my way. Now, I thank God for Ingrid every time I pray. 10. EXALTATION is a blessing that I hope to earn. I accepted Christ my Savior, now my life I govern. Immortal life with Father, a consecrated sojourn. Honoring eternal life free from Hell’s fiery burn. © July 11, 2010 Dane Smith-Johnsen Poetic Form: List with momorhymes