The Grateful List

In gratitude may we flourish…


I’m grateful for:

My coloring books and crayons
            The memories of a happy child
The voice of my sweet mother
           So comforting, so soft and mild

The friends who shared the summer
               For sandy beaches so serene
And those who shared the winter 
              And every season in-between 

For love and laughter always
     My health and will to have survived
For furry friends, companions
    From whom such pleasure is derived  

The seasons of a lifetime
         For everything that’s come to me
For having known some kindness 
           And every good thing that I see



At my lowest point
  there is still so much to be grateful for
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Rose  Avatar
May 10, 2023 at 8:57 AM
When you own a gentle and grateful heart, it continues long after your youth well into your old age. Stay beautiful my dear poet friend :) congrats !
Gentile Avatar
May 11, 2023 at 6:38 AM
Thank you so much for your kind words Rose xxoo
M  Avatar
May 8, 2023 at 10:51 PM
Congratulations Mike for POTD…..for simply another wonderful ,heartfelt, meaningful Mike poem! Lovely….Debx
Gentile Avatar
May 9, 2023 at 3:52 AM
Thank you Deb, Happy Tuesday xxoo
Mcintosh Avatar
May 8, 2023 at 3:09 AM
YES. So true. Congrats on POTD. God bless you, Love, Gina
Gentile Avatar
May 8, 2023 at 4:34 AM
Thank you Gina xxoo
Lawrence Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 1:13 PM
Wise … sage … uplifting… charming and so full of love and gratitude! Belated congratulations on your POTD !! There are always things to be thankful for . Sometimes the simplest small things !! Hugs to you , Susan :) x
Gentile Avatar
May 8, 2023 at 4:34 AM
Thank you so much Susan xxoo
Meadows Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 10:49 PM
Congratulations on your POTD. A lovely poem. Well done.
Gentile Avatar
May 6, 2023 at 4:35 AM
Thank you so much Jeanette !!
Nicole Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 6:53 PM
Dear Mike, your words caress softly around me and my heart. This is so beautiful and uplifting. Each day is a precious gift, and I'm so thankful for all the many blessings that surround me. You have such a wonderful heart and I cherish your friendship. Congratulations on Poem of the Day. Happy Friday. :) Hugs, Brandy
Gentile Avatar
May 6, 2023 at 4:36 AM
Thank you so much for your lovely words Brandy xxoo
Anaya Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 6:38 PM
Back with congratulations on POTD Mike! xhugsx
Gentile Avatar
May 6, 2023 at 4:35 AM
Thank you so much Anaya xxoo
Rodrigues Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 6:07 PM
Congratulations on POTD!
Gentile Avatar
May 6, 2023 at 4:36 AM
Thank you Kim xxoo
Baker Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 5:19 PM
Back to congratulate you on your POTD, Mike! I knew it was a good one, my friend. Enjoy your day of recognition. Bill
Gentile Avatar
May 6, 2023 at 4:36 AM
Thank you Bill !!!
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 4:03 PM
Hello Mike Gentile, These are wonderful things to be graceful for. Yes there are many more things to be graceful for Happy Friday. Happy weekend. /Darlene/
De Beaulieu Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 10:12 AM
Hello Mike, I hope you are having a nice weekend. A dull dsy here it is raining. Happy weekend . xxxxx-ooooo. Mike.
Gentile Avatar
May 6, 2023 at 4:37 AM
Happy Weekend Darlene and thank you xxoo
May Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:53 AM
Beautiful write, Congrats on POTD
Gentile Avatar
May 6, 2023 at 4:35 AM
Thank you Joseph!
Slaughter Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:27 AM
Amen to the last lines, Mike. Congrats on POTD.34T
Gentile Avatar
May 6, 2023 at 4:35 AM
Thank you Jim!
Delaney Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 10:37 AM
A lovely idea for a poem, Mike: I used to have a daily joys journal but let it go by the way….perhaps it is time to re visit this idea. Congratulations on being Chosen POTD. Enjoy. SuZ
Gentile Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:15 AM
Thank you so much SuZ xxoo
Wolf Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 9:08 AM
Hoping you're not at 'the lowest point,' Mike. But if you are, you certainly handle it with grace -- and here's to an upward burst! ~ Daylight, Laughter and Love, Gershon
Gentile Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:14 AM
Thanks GW, I am ok, everyone has problems ( not health fortunately) - another reason to be grateful;!!
Romios Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 8:49 AM
Hello Mike! Bet you are a pleased POTD POET today! You should be, gratitude in e essary in our lives. Like you, I think way back to my childhood all the way up tp awaking this morning. Obviously, a favotie, MIKE. Panagiota
Gentile Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:13 AM
Thank you so much Panagiota xxoo
Kitchin Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 7:51 AM
Mike, a wonderful poem, love the positivity in this one, congratulations on POTD!
Gentile Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:12 AM
Thank you so much Tania xxoo
Goldsmith Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 7:34 AM
Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. Happy Friday... I enjoyed reading it again. Have a great/blessed~day/weekend..............
Gentile Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:15 AM
Thank you Paula, Happy Friday xxoo
Doll Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 7:18 AM
Hi Mike, so beautiful. I am glad that you got POTD yet again. How many times this year? So well deserved.
Gentile Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:16 AM
Thank you Warren, I have truly been blessed!!!
Poetry Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 7:14 AM
Belle poesie mon Cher ami, una Bella de imagens, MAGNIFICENT POETRY MT DEAR ! salute, alkas
Gentile Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:16 AM
Merci Alkas!!! Thank you!
Fowler Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 6:47 AM
So uplifting and spiritually beautiful Mike. Congratulations on POTD! :)
Gentile Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:16 AM
Thank you so much Linda xxoo
Canerdy Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 6:32 AM
Mike, this inspiring poem richly deserves the title POTD. I LOVE it! Janice
Gentile Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:17 AM
Janice, so nice to hear from you, thank you xxoo
Sands Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 5:29 AM
Congratulations for POTD Mike . Enjoy :)
Gentile Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:17 AM
Thank you again Heidi xxoo
Pandit Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 5:13 AM
Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Mike. Enjoy your special day today.
Gentile Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:17 AM
Thank you so much Vijay !!!
Lawless Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 4:40 AM
I'll have what he's having.....a double shot of gratitude, shaken and stirred, with a memory chaser. Nicely done, Mike.
Gentile Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 11:12 AM
Thank you so much John!!
Y. Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 4:03 AM
Hi Mike, What a good poem of gratitude. One should always be grateful for the many blessings in their life, big or small. Thanks for the reminder. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Gentile Avatar
May 5, 2023 at 4:25 AM
Thank you so much Alexis! xxoo
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