Thank You Lord For My Home

Some people live in cardboard boxes  
others between buildings 
Certain individuals beneath a tent 
others under bridges, or close to dumpster bins 
Palpitating life on the street, 
you never know who your going to meet 
It can be lonely and  cold out there,  
some people's houses are made of brick and some of air 
Some old folks wear pajamas at night and own heat  
others huddle in layered used clothing, shivering from cold 
under garbage bags and dirty things; 
I for one thank God every day for the roof over my head 
No greater comfort, then owning a front door with a lock
and a furnace that works ;
A mattress with blankets, pillows that smell nice 
Thank you God for all of that . 


November 15, 2021  
Sponsor	Regina McIntosh
Contest Name	Thanksgiving Blessings | Enter Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Peck Avatar
December 9, 2021 at 8:21 AM
Dear Mystic Rose, thank you for reminding us of those who suffer. Your poem made my heart ache. We should all be thankful for a house to come home to.
Mcintosh Avatar
December 7, 2021 at 6:30 AM
Congrats and God bless you. I love this and you, Gina
Agustin Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 9:24 PM
Congrats! Thanks for sharing this... exposing your grateful heart. God bless you.
Goldsmith Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 7:53 AM
Congratulations on your win. A beautiful story/write. We need to be thankful each day. Love your line "you never know who your going to meet." This is so very true. Have a blessed day/week..................
Alex Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 4:33 AM
"I for one thank God every day for the roof over my head" - This, indeed, the greatest blessing from God. Thank you for making me reflect over it. Congratulations!
Skelly Avatar
November 17, 2021 at 3:16 AM
Sometimes we need reminding how lucky we are... Delice. You navigated the contest well Vie.
Rose  Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 1:34 PM
Yes Delice, I try and recall my blessing each day, and put them on the forefront, Thankyou for your visit :)
Leffanta Avatar
November 16, 2021 at 10:49 AM
The homeless man sleeping on wet cardboard is just as thankful for what he has!
Rose  Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 1:33 PM
I am sure he is Rico, we measure your contentment by the quality of the heart to be grateful not of how much we own, thanks for the visit
Buhagiar Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 11:06 PM
So true. We waste money and never care for the needy. Hugs.
Rose  Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 1:33 PM
Thankyou Victor for your comment
Poet Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:07 PM
Your poem is exquisitely crafted with superb metaphors and stunning symbolism, Rose. Having a roof to cover our heads is a big blessing. Well done
Rose  Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 1:32 PM
Thankyou for your kind visit Lasaad
Wolf Avatar
November 15, 2021 at 8:01 PM
Amen, sister. Indeed, no greater comfort. Blessings and Bounty, Gershon
Rose  Avatar
December 5, 2021 at 1:32 PM
Thankyou Gershon for stopping by.
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