Thanksgiving

Thank You Lord for bounteous blessings
Hailing on us liberally.
As we partake of Your bounty
Not all are feasting, as are we.
Knowing this, we pray the homeless
Soon will have their hunger eased.
Give them food and a safe shelter.
That we care, we know You're pleased.
Verily, You have commanded
In our plenty, we must share,
Not forgetting when we suffered,
God of Mercy, you were there. 

November 18, 12
For "Counting Your Blessings" contest
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Brown Avatar
December 5, 2012 at 7:03 AM
Congrats on your win in Kim's "Count Your Blessings" contest Joyce. Love, Carol
Liwayway Avatar
December 4, 2012 at 2:24 AM
Congratulations on your win my friend Joyce. I like it..thanks for dropping by on my poem. cheers!! :)
Sefunmi Avatar
December 3, 2012 at 4:12 AM
Lovely poem you have here! Congrats on your win!
Zerbst Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 10:27 PM
It is so nice that you are thinking of the hungry and homeless this holiday season. It makes me feel sort of guilty that I have so many things they do not. I love the last four lines, they are such deep thoughts and yet they are still rhymed and metrical. I don't think I have seen something like that on an acrostic. Thanks for your thoughtful comments. Have a great Christmas!
Dietrich Avatar
November 30, 2012 at 8:15 AM
a very thoughtful one. Congrats for your win. they had a news segment last night on the "new" homeless which now involves entire families. I dont' know what this country is coming to any more.
A   Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 8:41 PM
Joyce, congratulations with your beautiful winning poem, in Kim's "Counting Your Blessings" take care :-) always~ PD
Guzzi Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 6:34 PM
That's out Joyce praying for others BIG HUGS..keep those prayers coming for me over the next month! Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Kendrick Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Congrats on your winning work..Way to go..Sara
Macfarlane Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 12:59 PM
Joyce, like this sweet humble write of yours....congrats on your win! Hugs
Tams The Golden Girl Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 12:55 PM
Congratulations Joyce, hope you are feeling better these days sweetheart .
Merryman Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 9:00 AM
This is a lovely prayer and a reminder to share our blessings with others. Congrats on your win in my contest, Joyce! Love, Kim
Lamoureux Avatar
November 29, 2012 at 8:57 AM
I love this message. Those of us with so much need to heed these words. Congrats on win.
Carrillo Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 9:24 AM
This is beautiful Joyce. You are right not all will be feasting that day. We must share with one another what we have. Happy Thanksgiving and good luck in contest. Lucilla
Cavanaugh Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 3:55 AM
What a great poem for the "Counting your Blessings" contest. Love it.
Williams Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 3:09 AM
Joyce...hear hear...well said...David
Mannan Avatar
November 19, 2012 at 1:17 AM
Beautiful and blessed
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