John Watt Poet Sonnet

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Not the Nine

Painting ~ Freedom From Want ~ painted by Norman Rockwell

A skin and nerve disease unspeakable -
outcast, unclean; they came to be restored.
In all, ten lepers Jesus healed in full
but only one went back to thank the Lord.

November brings a holiday most grand
for it reminds us of God's bounty giv'n.
Serenity of blessings in our land -
with gratitude, we turn our eyes t'wards heav'n.
Ten holidays from work I get each year.
What sets apart Thanksgiving from the rest?
Awakening of gratitude sincere,
and praising God for all that He has blest.

   Remembering the wealth of gifts divine,
   may I be like the one and not the nine.


written 26 Aug 2020

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Sara Kendrick October 31, 2020 at 6:05 AM Good one and timely since it is that season once again in which we are blessed just to be here to experience it once more. Congrats on your winner. Sara John Watt April 13, 2022 at 8:44 PM Thank you for the blessing of your visit, Sara

Jennifer Proxenos August 29, 2020 at 1:51 AM There is always one that will stand out and do the right thing whilst the others take it for granted. You certainly will always be the one to stand out John as you always do! You are simply, a unique and selfless human being. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer, John Watt August 29, 2020 at 10:12 AM Such endearing words, my friend. Thank you for taking time today to be such an encouragement with words. Hugs ~ John

Caren Krutsinger August 29, 2020 at 12:02 AM Back to say congratulations on your win! John Watt August 29, 2020 at 10:11 AM Thank you, Caren!

Paul Callus August 28, 2020 at 9:44 AM What a creative and inspiring sonnet this is, John! Congratulations on your very merited win! Regards // paul John Watt August 28, 2020 at 8:37 PM Thanks for your very supportive words, my friend. Enjoy your day ~ John

Connie Marcum Wong August 28, 2020 at 12:19 AM Congratulations on your winning inspirational poem that makes us so aware how important it is to show our gratitude John. A wonderful poem! Blessings xxoo John Watt August 28, 2020 at 8:26 PM Gratitude for your comment about gratitude, Connie!

Sam Kauffman August 27, 2020 at 11:43 AM Beautiful sonnet of gratitude dear friend. Why am I not surprised we both love Norman Rockwell! Hopefully we will remember to be "the one and not the nine." Thank you for this inspirational poem. Congrats, kudos and high fives at home plate! You brought home the winning run! John Watt August 27, 2020 at 12:02 PM Sam, my first visit to the local art museum was for a Norman Rockwell exhibition. Went with my daughter Rebecca and we were both totally blown away. I can trace my love affair with art back to that day. Thanks for your generous words, they are a popsicle on a hot summer day!

Andrea Dietrich August 27, 2020 at 10:01 AM wow, you took it in a totally different direction from how I did it. Very original one, John. Don't know how this one got past me. Congratulations! John Watt August 27, 2020 at 10:19 AM Thank you, my friend. I have a question for you about possibly modifying this one. To soupmail...

Regina Mcintosh August 27, 2020 at 8:46 AM LOVE this. Congrats my friend and God bless you always. Thank you for entering your beautiful work. John Watt August 27, 2020 at 10:15 AM Regina, thank you for sponsoring the wonderful serenity awakened contest and for your generous placement. God bless you ~ John

Caren Krutsinger August 26, 2020 at 4:56 PM Gratitude helps us maintain grace and helps us reach a bit closer to God’s will. You have stated this beautifully here. John Watt August 26, 2020 at 5:12 PM We sure agree about that gratitude thing, Caren. Thank you for the thoughtful message.