Seeds of Gratitude

Seeds of Gratitude

Scattering seeds of gratitude
Grows roses of thanksgiving to God

6-30-22
Contest: Thanksgiving
Sponsor: Beata Augustin
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Kingston Avatar
December 29, 2022 at 10:21 PM
My mother used to say, "Put some gratitude in your attitude" I keep a gratitude journal, but I am guilty for forgetting to write in it. Your poem resonates with me, it is beautiful and important.
Kauffman Avatar
December 30, 2022 at 9:46 AM
Hi Marikate! Happy New Year! So wonderful to hear from you. I like your mom's saying. Keeping a gratitude journal is a wonderful thing! Every night before I go to sleep, I thank God for at least one thing from the day even if it has been a lousy day! I am so glad you resonated with this little poem. Thank you for your feedback. Gives my day an added lift! Blessings joy to you for the new year!
Deo Avatar
July 9, 2022 at 7:08 AM
Yes, how gratitude to God & strangers who smile ... Are keys to living well ('abundantly,' John 10:10)
Kauffman Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 9:34 AM
You are so right Anil! Gratitude does plant seeds that mature into a sense of thanksgiving that shines through everything we do and to everyone we meet allowing to see God in a new way and appreciate the efforts - smiles - of those around us! Thank you for your wisdom and your lovely message. Blessings of gratitude to you!
Proxenos Avatar
July 6, 2022 at 9:55 AM
Spreading seeds of gratitude can never be enough to thank GOD - our creator and protector, but we must never forget that he has also given us the gift of logic to know why and for what reason we spread these seeds of gratitude, thought provoking poetry here, certainly going into my faves, hugs my friend and blessings, Jennifer
Kauffman Avatar
July 11, 2022 at 9:30 AM
Many thanks coming your way Jennifer especially for the fav! You are so right - we have choices. God has given us the gift, or challenge, of choice. We can choose to look around and find blessings or we can choose to see nothing but darkness. At night before going to sleep I try to find at least one thing to thank God for before going to sleep even if it has been one of those days! It always changes my perspective! I guess that is the true gift of gratitude! Sending you blessings!
Dietrich Avatar
July 2, 2022 at 10:12 AM
Nice reflective thought well expressed, Sam. Thanks for visiting me . I am still so behind with comments.
Kauffman Avatar
July 6, 2022 at 9:33 AM
Thank you so much Andrea! I so appreciate your positive words! I am so with you in being behind on commenting!!! Hope Joe had a great birthday!
Rodrigues Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 2:30 PM
Nice!
Kauffman Avatar
July 1, 2022 at 10:57 AM
Thank you so much Kim. I think the simplicity of the crystalline gives its message a dynamism. It was fun to explore the opportunities of the form. Hope you are well. Happy 4th! Blessings.
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 1:10 PM
Hello Sam Kauffman, this is so beuutifully said. Hugs.
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 4, 2022 at 10:44 AM
Hello Sam, Happy 4th. to you. I celebrate July 1st. Canada Day. You did this poem very well. Blessings my friend.
Kauffman Avatar
July 1, 2022 at 10:32 AM
Hi Darlene! Thank you so much! This contest theme, to put thankfulness into a nut shell, was a wonderful challenge and led me down so many paths. I am so glad you enjoyed it! Blessings and hugs! Happy 4th!
Tor Avatar
June 30, 2022 at 12:08 PM
Your words speak the truth Sam. Congratulations again on your prestigious honor on receiving your award for Best poem selected. God continue to bless you...
Kauffman Avatar
July 1, 2022 at 10:26 AM
Greetings Michael. Thank you for your lovely words of congratulations and your message that lifts my spirit. I have to credit our precious Spirit for the wisdom and the gift of all of you here on the soup who read. The BNP was a complete surprise! I am deeply honored by it! Hope you are well. Sending you blessings. Happy 4th!
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