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For One Goal Poetry Contest. This is a poetry form introduced by Constance La France a while back. I really like hiow it looks spaced out. Dec. 27, 2024

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“When I started counting my blessings, my whole world turned around” -Willie Nelson Life has been good even with all its ups and downs. However, I believe the last few years have hit many souls hard. I know I’m one of them, for I’ve been complaining about things in life over which I’ve no control, such as my chronic conditions and unfortunate family situations. I must lose all my resentments and bitterness. There is still so much to be grateful for. I must give more time to giving God my gratitude when I pray to Him. Also, I should pray more often and on my knees - not simply as I drive my car. I will kneel daily to thank God for my blessings.

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Duke Beaufort

Date: 1/13/2025 8:01:00 AM

Hi there Andrea...I think you make a good point here. It's a great idea to think about what life has to offer us and the relationships and things we can enjoy. Life is short, and it's nice to focus on what makes us happy. Part of it is the opportunity to help others (provided it's really help and not just interference). Keep your happy self out there!

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/13/2025 8:54:00 AM

Not doing great on part of this goal yet!

Joe Maverick

Date: 1/3/2025 11:44:00 PM

Amen Andrea, you are right in your write here No fear.' Lord be with her day by day; fill her With your prescence, is what i say today.)

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 12/30/2024 11:23:00 AM

Congratulations... I enjoyed reading your wonderful write. Love Your Line, I must give more time to giving God my gratitude when I pray to Him." So Very True....Have A Happy/Blessed New Year 2025.....................................

Sara Kendrick

Date: 12/30/2024 3:50:00 AM

Yes, I agree that it is easy to complain and be upset about life's situations especially when we are dealing with pain or other bodily problems, but if we pray things will work out. Praying reminds us that God is in control even though it doesn't seem like He is. I enjoyed reading your work. Sara K

Christuraj Alex

Date: 12/30/2024 2:19:00 AM

"I must lose all my resentments and bitterness." - Very beautiful lines. The entire poem is very grand. Congratulations!

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 12/29/2024 10:51:00 PM

Your wonderful poem is a real reminder of how much there is in life to be thankful for, and to thank the Lord, daily. Very best wishes for the contest. :)

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/29/2024 11:17:00 PM

Thanks, Evelyn

Valsa George

Date: 12/29/2024 3:14:00 AM

A very appreciable attitude! If we can count our blessings everyday and kneel before God in thankfulness, everything will fall in line. This is my conviction too. A beautiful poem. All the Best.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/29/2024 3:50:00 PM

Thanks, Valsa

Paige Hind

Date: 12/28/2024 4:52:00 PM

Good view on life - thanks for the reminder to us <3

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 12/28/2024 12:34:00 PM

Precious poem dear Andrea. Yep, life can be hard, but our sweet Father, God has blessed us all so much. This is a good reminder, gratitude. Makes me want to pray right here, right now 'Thank You Father for all our many blessings. You are such a wonderful Abba Daddy. Thank You for everything, including our dear sweet poets here on Poetrysoup. Please bless Andrea and let her feel Your smile on her I pray :) In Your Son Jesus' name I pray. Amen!' <3 Thank you Andrea, you truly are inspiring.

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/29/2024 3:28:00 PM

Thanks for your prayers. You are so good.

Silent One

Date: 12/28/2024 6:29:00 AM

I hope you can achieve your aspirations and you seemed to have done really well with this form.. All the best for 2025 dear Andrea.... I believe June 2025 will be ten years for me.. although as you know, I deleted my original account..

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/29/2024 3:27:00 PM

I like this form. But still prefer rhyme. Let's hope the new year is a blessed one

John Read

Date: 12/28/2024 3:53:00 AM

I've lost many things including loved ones, it's something in life we all have to go through, i do believe my faith in God has kept me going, wish you well in the contest Andrea God bless you. xx

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/29/2024 3:29:00 PM

Thanks, John. Fortunately I have not lost many family members yet. Lots of poet friends though. So sad

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

Date: 12/27/2024 11:29:00 PM

Acknowledging life's hardships while choosing thankfulness and spiritual connection.Very nice.

Ink Empress

Date: 12/27/2024 10:16:00 PM

Ah such a sincere poem and goal this is, i like goals like how youv delivered one here sweet andrea, i think yes sometimes in the midst of chaos and all the pain that we endure we might forget to be grateful and to count blessings, but thats human nature and its fine, as we are not God, we are just mere humanbeings, but to be grateful is a beautiful goal, and i think grateful souls receive more as God love’s grateful souls. I must also kneel down and pray! Loved this! Happy new year in advance

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/29/2024 3:30:00 PM

Thanks as always, dear dear friend

Tom Cunningham

Date: 12/27/2024 9:57:00 PM

We often hit storms in life's voyage and often forget how lucky we are when you hear of others much worse off than yourself. Good luck in the contest Andrea and hope you have good health and happiness in the new year.. Tom

Andrea Dietrich
Date: 12/29/2024 3:31:00 PM

Thanks. And same to you. I see movies about people in history who suffered such atrocities. Most of us are so lucky by comparison.