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Thanks For the Little Things

Painting by the Florida Highwaymen
 


Take me home to where joy resides. I am most thankfuL
Here. My gifts bestowed by God are strewn like confettI  
Around me! The salty breeze is like a warm blankeT
Nurturing my soul as silver stars are draped each NighT.
Kaleidoscopes of color reflected on each sea swelL  
Shimmer and splash as a summer moon pulls the tidE. 
Feathers of burrowing owls quietly grace my sighT  
On my walks as a Royal Poinciana blooms regally near my patH.     
Rivers flow like freedom to the sea and tall grass sways. I
Take a moment to watch my children play, and I soar IN
Highest praise to the Creator. He has given me an awakeninG
Enveloped in life, love and His glorious grace for all my dayS. 



Written 6/22/20
for Thanks Acrostic Contest
Sponsor - Beata Agustin

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Beata Agustin

Date: 7/2/2020 1:25:00 AM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing your thank-filled muse. Your opening line is a delight to me:"Take me home to where joy resides. I am most thankfuL." God bless you.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 7/2/2020 5:21:00 PM

Thank you for sponsoring an inspiring contest and a big thanks for my placement, Beata. Blessings and love, Rhonda

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/1/2020 9:31:00 AM

This is such a gorgeous write Rhonda! Soothing, enchanting, delightful and adorned with beautiful imagery and emotions. Congratulations on your win. Blessings and love :)

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 7/2/2020 5:19:00 PM

Thank you, Aditi. Blessings, Rhonda xx

Jan Allison

Date: 6/30/2020 7:47:00 PM

your imagery in this double acrostic is so beautiful Rhonda, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/30/2020 8:53:00 PM

Thank you, Jan! Florida can be beautiful but the summer heat is brutal. Blessings, Rhonda xx

Hilo Poet

Date: 6/30/2020 5:01:00 PM

A great execution that has been exquisitely outlined by your acrostic skills, and my compliments indeed for achieving 1st place, Kudos! -- Aloha~@William

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/30/2020 8:49:00 PM

Thank you, William, for your kind words and congrats! Blessings, Rhonda xx

Mahtab Bangalee

Date: 6/25/2020 5:58:00 AM

great; impressive

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/30/2020 8:46:00 PM

Thank you, Mahtab! Blessings, Rhonda xx

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/23/2020 8:54:00 PM

Oh, this is pretty, Rhonda! And with the degree of difficulty, I think the judges gave you 10.0, 9.9, 10.0, 9.9, 6.9 -- the last judge was the (pick one) Russian / Japanese judge. lol. ~ Figure Skater

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/30/2020 8:46:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon! I'll take those scores with a smile and a bow. Hugs, Rhonda xx

Rico Leffanta

Date: 6/23/2020 3:18:00 PM

Well done! Royal Poincianas can certainly brighten one's day! Especially those who share your attitude! Aloha! Rico

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/30/2020 8:44:00 PM

Thanks, Rico! I do love a Royal Poinciana. Hugs, Rhonda xx

Edward Ibeh

Date: 6/22/2020 6:06:00 PM

Oh my gosh, this is dazzling, Rhonda!:-) Double acrostics are difficult but you've pulled it off with aplomb! I love this! A winner in my book.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/30/2020 8:42:00 PM

Thank you, Edward! Your comments are always so kind. Blessings, Rhonda xx

John Gondolf

Date: 6/22/2020 3:51:00 PM

This is so beautiful, Rhonda, the imagery fills my senses. I love the thought the gifts of God are like confetti strewn all around us. Best of luck in the contest. Hugs, John

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders
Date: 6/30/2020 8:41:00 PM

Thanks, John! Hugs to you, Rhonda xx