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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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One Goal: Practice Gratitude

“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 January 13, 2025 at 8:01 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 January 13, 2025 at 8:54 AM Not doing great on part of this goal yet!

Joe Maverick January 3, 2025 at 11:44 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 December 30, 2024 at 11:23 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 December 30, 2024 at 3:50 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 December 30, 2024 at 2:19 AM "I must lose all my resentments and bitterness." - Very beautiful lines. The entire poem is very grand. Congratulations!

Evelyn Judy Buehler December 29, 2024 at 10:51 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 December 29, 2024 at 11:17 PM Thanks, Evelyn

Valsa George December 29, 2024 at 3:14 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 December 29, 2024 at 3:50 PM Thanks, Valsa

Paige Hind December 28, 2024 at 4:52 PM Good view on life - thanks for the reminder to us <3

Bj Legros Kelley December 28, 2024 at 12:34 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 December 29, 2024 at 3:28 PM Thanks for your prayers. You are so good.

Silent One December 28, 2024 at 6:29 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 December 29, 2024 at 3:27 PM I like this form. But still prefer rhyme. Let's hope the new year is a blessed one

John Read December 28, 2024 at 3:53 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 December 29, 2024 at 3:29 PM Thanks, John. Fortunately I have not lost many family members yet. Lots of poet friends though. So sad

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh December 27, 2024 at 11:29 PM Acknowledging life's hardships while choosing thankfulness and spiritual connection.Very nice.

Ink Empress December 27, 2024 at 10:16 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 December 29, 2024 at 3:30 PM Thanks as always, dear dear friend

Tom Cunningham December 27, 2024 at 9:57 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 December 29, 2024 at 3:31 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.