Thanksgiving's Substance

“Thanksgiving’s Substance” (Internal rhyme)
 
T-hanks my soul for everlasting life, I am freed from mind’s strife,
H-eavenly Godly material, Love’s faith ethereal,
A-ngels  appear as human flowers,  they are of God’s powers 
N-ever a thanksgiving cheer, without paranormal is clear,
K-ingships of which no strong winds, torments mustered of strife thus ends,  
S-aving grace is thus evenly spaced, of Love’s happiness face,
G-iving  honor not receiving, Love’s faith is in believing, 
I-n core of a Godly being, is consciousness of seeing,
G-iving I am offering thanks, from love’s river of life’s banks, 
I-n giving blessed gratitude, I shall give in multitude, 
N-o  more of storm clouds shall arise, as the illusion subsides, 
G-od’s gift given all of Himself, reception is all that is left!

D-ocile of love’s complete bliss, by the Master Wisdom’s sweet kiss, 
A-re illusions of prehensile self,  as carnal mind I shelf, 
Y-es, thanksgivings complete, as my new persona love I greet! 
 
For Contest: Thankgiving Day
In Honor of Dane Ann smith Johnsen
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mehta Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 12:04 AM
Many Congrats John on coveted big win in Dane's contest. Best wishes /Luv - Hitendra Mehta
Brown Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 5:25 PM
Congratulations on your win in Dane Ann's "Thanksgiving Day" contest John. Love, Carol
Onclaud Avatar
December 27, 2010 at 9:30 AM
how unique and original in substance and form, john... my special CONGRATS in your placement here.. :) nette
Sweetheart Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Congrats Moses on your winning poem in the Thanksgiving Day contest with this excellent entry .. enjoy with luv..my friend.. blessings in the New Year.. too...
Kendrick Avatar
December 26, 2010 at 12:23 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Brown Avatar
December 9, 2010 at 10:13 AM
It is the season to give thanks...I wish to thank you for your support and friendship this past year (2010) John. May you and yours have a wonderful Holiday Season and may the New Year (2011) bring you and yours good health, and may your hearts be overflowing with love and happiness. Love and blessings always, Carol
Keogh Jr. Avatar
December 2, 2010 at 2:31 PM
Interior rhyme! Well done. John, you should be rightly proud of this as it is hard work made easy looking! Regards and best wishes, Gerard
Mehta Avatar
November 28, 2010 at 5:09 AM
Thanks, John, for my placement in your contest,
Dufresne Avatar
November 25, 2010 at 6:56 PM
yes reception is all that's left..how true and that's the bottom line, John. nice internal rhyme and good fortune in Dane Ann's contest my friend
Johnson Avatar
November 24, 2010 at 4:25 PM
Thank you John for the No. 2 tie you awareded to my poem in your contest. Very hapy with it. This is a great entry for the Acrostic contest and i predict a winner. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Love, joyce
Mehta Avatar
November 24, 2010 at 4:08 PM
Happy thanksgiving day with this beautiful and meaningful write, John
Dietrich Avatar
November 24, 2010 at 3:20 PM
oooh, I love that love's river of life's banks line. I know Dane Ann will mark this one high.WEll thought out. THanks again for your contests! Luv, Andrea
Kendrick Avatar
November 23, 2010 at 3:27 AM
Interesting work..Reads like winning material..I am glad that I stopped by and read ths one..I like the use of prehensile...Sara
Neels Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 7:58 PM
A brilliant uplifting Acrostic John, your faith and spirit shine through your words.. May you have a blessed week ahead.. ;) Wilma
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November 22, 2010 at 3:02 PM
Dear John, you already "give in multitude," bringing your faith and inspiration to all of us. This is a fabulous Thanksgiving acrostic -- so uplifting. I especially like the way you speak of angels as "human flowers" of God's powers. Excellent use of the internal rhyme in every line! Best wishes in Dane Ann's contest, my friend. Love, Carolyn
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November 22, 2010 at 11:11 AM
An exceptional Acrostic, John. Thank you always for inspiration and sharing your faith with all...doing what you are called to do does bring joy admist the suffering. Read "AGAPE" when you have the time, John. A Blessed Thanksgiving to you and your family! Love, Audrey
Burton Avatar
November 22, 2010 at 10:39 AM
A beautiful piece of poetry here and I really enjoyed reading it today. Have a pleasant day and happy holidays.
Null Avatar
November 21, 2010 at 9:23 PM
Good luck, I love reading your poetry, it always inspires me...Karla
Mehta Avatar
November 21, 2010 at 3:55 PM
You have expressed quite positive and inspiring thoughts on Thanksgiving day, John
Falotico Avatar
November 21, 2010 at 2:22 PM
Good write but as said by John, you forgot the Day...
Loving Iii Avatar
November 21, 2010 at 2:02 PM
john you forgot the Day part. john
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