Thank You Very Much

So many take all things for granted
it doesn't take much just to say
with a smile thank you very much
even when feeling like blobs of clay

All the basic necessities of life
this we have fully in abundance
so much of the world hasn't got
this be seen just taking a glance

I am so thankful for all I've got
a loving wife, a house to call home
food aplenty, retirement to enjoy
the joy to read and write a poem

Enjoy nature all around on many walks
have ears to listen to music so pure
to believe in God and His salvation
receive His son as saviour to be sure

I can truly smile full and free
tell Jesus thank you very much
for all the blessings I've received
to eternally feel His tender touch

( Looking back on my old writing, I thought this needed a fresh airing, hope it encourages those that read it.)
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Ricci Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 3:17 AM
Good Morning Gordon. No entry is old. Every entry needs to be revisited now and then. Your message and words are true. We need to appreciate what is before us. I always try to. Yes, I feel bad for those who do not because they are missing out on everything good like peace beauty and much more. Thank you for sharing with us. Have a wonderful day and weekend too. Keep enjoying poetrysoup. May your appreciation for life and what is before you remain. Blessings now and always. (smile)
Mcconnell Avatar
March 25, 2023 at 7:23 AM
Thanks again Lisa, Glad you enjoyed this piece and it's lessons it conveys so much of which we agree with. Blessings always be yours my blessed friend. Gordon
Proxenos Avatar
March 23, 2023 at 1:03 PM
Your poems always ring loud and clear in my head and yes 'thank-you', is so sparsely used world wide, such a shame Be well my friend. Hugs and Blessings, Jennifer.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 23, 2023 at 2:08 PM
Thanks Jennifer, So glad you liked this one and we all need to say thank you more often. Blessings and hugs, Gordon
Walimbe Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 11:35 PM
An uplifting one! Wonderfully penned... Hope you are doing great :)
Mcconnell Avatar
March 22, 2023 at 2:00 AM
Thanks Komal, Glad this uplifted you and trust life is great with you too. x
Dutta Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 6:42 AM
We are always grateful for gift of God. Graceful composition. Blessings
Mcconnell Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 8:22 AM
Thanks Anisha, Glad you enjoyed this piece and thought it a graceful composition. Blessings always,Gordon
Volumes Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 10:00 PM
Giving thanks is good for you and good for the recipient. A win win. Enjoyed your poem Gordon.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 1:37 AM
Thanks Wendy, Glad you enjoyed this one and thanks for faithfully keeping in touch. Blessings, Gordon
Chuuk Avatar
March 20, 2023 at 7:46 PM
An uplifting poem, Gordon. Thank you for sharing. :)
Mcconnell Avatar
March 21, 2023 at 1:36 AM
Thanks Fin, Glad this uplifted you, Blessings, Gordon
Pandit Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 12:23 PM
Words of grace and gratitude, Gordon. Divine vibes you convey throughout. Much enjoyed the solemn tenor of your poem..
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 1:07 PM
Thanks Vijay, Glad you enjoyed this one and especially being a piece of grace and gratitude. Blessings always,Gordon
M  Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 9:52 AM
A beautiful reminder about gratitude Gordon…..we need reminders along the way as we can become complacent … Really enjoyed this poem…. Debx
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 1:05 PM
Thanks Deb, So pleased you enjoyed this piece and found it a reminder about gratitude. Blessings always,Gordon x
Turner Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 9:37 AM
It is indeed an uplifting poem, Gordon. Live each moment in thanks like you say, we are truly blessed. Thanks for sharing:) Hoping you are well across the pond.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 1:03 PM
Thanks Daniel, Glad this piece uplifted you and know you are blessed. I am better after having diabetes type 2 having lost over 17 pounds in weight so things are now going well. Blessings always,Gordon
Faure Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 9:22 AM
I Love your poem thanks for sharing.
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 1:00 PM
Thanks Joyce, Glad you loved this piece and my pleasure to share it with my dear friends. Blessings always,Gordon
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March 19, 2023 at 9:14 AM
A most encouraging read Gordon. Instead of worrying over what we have not, we should give thanks for what we’ve got… Belle
Mcconnell Avatar
March 19, 2023 at 12:59 PM
Thanks Belle, Glad you enjoyed this one and found it really encouraging. Blessings,Gordon
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