Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Thank You, Heart

Thank you, heart, for all your beating.
Thank you, lungs, for breath.
That you, kidneys, for excreting,
Overriding death.

Thank you, bones, for your supporting.
Thank you, eyes, for sight.
Thank you, legs, because cavorting
Still could bring delight.

Thank you, teeth, for all your chewing.
Thank you, ears, for sound.
Thank you, brain, for all you’re doing,
Keeping me around.

We can’t know when life is ending,
But I’m grateful to
My body, with its staunch defending,
Helping me get through.

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Zyrool Gifford December 1, 2025 at 9:10 AM Hello Ilene, beautifully said and nicely written. We should show gratitude to our bodies for all that it does. Thank you for sharing. Have a great new week my friend.

Abdullah Alhemaidy November 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM Very interesting read! One should thank his/her body everyday.