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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Agustin Avatar
July 2, 2020 at 1:25 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.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 2, 2020 at 5:21 PM
Thank you for sponsoring an inspiring contest and a big thanks for my placement, Beata. Blessings and love, Rhonda
Mishra Avatar
July 1, 2020 at 9:31 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 :)
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
July 2, 2020 at 5:19 PM
Thank you, Aditi. Blessings, Rhonda xx
Allison Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 7:47 PM
your imagery in this double acrostic is so beautiful Rhonda, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 8:53 PM
Thank you, Jan! Florida can be beautiful but the summer heat is brutal. Blessings, Rhonda xx
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 5:01 PM
A great execution that has been exquisitely outlined by your acrostic skills, and my compliments indeed for achieving 1st place, Kudos! -- Aloha~@William
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 8:49 PM
Thank you, William, for your kind words and congrats! Blessings, Rhonda xx
Bangalee Avatar
June 25, 2020 at 5:58 AM
great; impressive
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 8:46 PM
Thank you, Mahtab! Blessings, Rhonda xx
Wolf Avatar
June 23, 2020 at 8:54 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
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 8:46 PM
Thank you, Gershon! I'll take those scores with a smile and a bow. Hugs, Rhonda xx
Leffanta Avatar
June 23, 2020 at 3:18 PM
Well done! Royal Poincianas can certainly brighten one's day! Especially those who share your attitude! Aloha! Rico
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 8:44 PM
Thanks, Rico! I do love a Royal Poinciana. Hugs, Rhonda xx
Ibeh Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 6:06 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.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 8:42 PM
Thank you, Edward! Your comments are always so kind. Blessings, Rhonda xx
Gondolf Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 3:51 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
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 8:41 PM
Thanks, John! Hugs to you, Rhonda xx
Mcconnell Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 3:37 PM
Such a great piece Rhonda, an amazing acrostic taking in both sides so very clever. A joy to read indeed. Blessings always, Gordon
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 8:41 PM
Thank you, my friend. Blessings to you, Rhonda xx
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