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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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Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 5/10/2023 8:57:00 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 !

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/11/2023 6:38:00 AM

Thank you so much for your kind words Rose xxoo

Deb M

Date: 5/8/2023 10:51:00 PM

Congratulations Mike for POTD…..for simply another wonderful ,heartfelt, meaningful Mike poem! Lovely….Debx

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/9/2023 3:52:00 AM

Thank you Deb, Happy Tuesday xxoo

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 5/8/2023 3:09:00 AM

YES. So true. Congrats on POTD. God bless you, Love, Gina

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/8/2023 4:34:00 AM

Thank you Gina xxoo

Susan Lawrence

Date: 5/7/2023 1:13:00 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

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/8/2023 4:34:00 AM

Thank you so much Susan xxoo

Daisy Meadows

Date: 5/5/2023 10:49:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD. A lovely poem. Well done.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/6/2023 4:35:00 AM

Thank you so much Jeanette !!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 5/5/2023 6:53:00 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

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/6/2023 4:36:00 AM

Thank you so much for your lovely words Brandy xxoo

I Am Anaya

Date: 5/5/2023 6:38:00 PM

Back with congratulations on POTD Mike! xhugsx

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/6/2023 4:35:00 AM

Thank you so much Anaya xxoo

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 5/5/2023 6:07:00 PM

Congratulations on POTD!

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/6/2023 4:36:00 AM

Thank you Kim xxoo

Bill Baker

Date: 5/5/2023 5:19:00 PM

Back to congratulate you on your POTD, Mike! I knew it was a good one, my friend. Enjoy your day of recognition. Bill

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/6/2023 4:36:00 AM

Thank you Bill !!!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 5/5/2023 4:03:00 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/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 5/7/2023 10:12:00 AM

Hello Mike, I hope you are having a nice weekend. A dull dsy here it is raining. Happy weekend . xxxxx-ooooo. Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/6/2023 4:37:00 AM

Happy Weekend Darlene and thank you xxoo

Joseph May

Date: 5/5/2023 11:53:00 AM

Beautiful write, Congrats on POTD

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/6/2023 4:35:00 AM

Thank you Joseph!

Jim Slaughter

Date: 5/5/2023 11:27:00 AM

Amen to the last lines, Mike. Congrats on POTD.34T

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/6/2023 4:35:00 AM

Thank you Jim!

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 5/5/2023 10:37:00 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

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/5/2023 11:15:00 AM

Thank you so much SuZ xxoo

Gershon Wolf

Date: 5/5/2023 9:08:00 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

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/5/2023 11:14:00 AM

Thanks GW, I am ok, everyone has problems ( not health fortunately) - another reason to be grateful;!!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/5/2023 8:49:00 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

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/5/2023 11:13:00 AM

Thank you so much Panagiota xxoo

Tania Kitchin

Date: 5/5/2023 7:51:00 AM

Mike, a wonderful poem, love the positivity in this one, congratulations on POTD!

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/5/2023 11:12:00 AM

Thank you so much Tania xxoo

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/5/2023 7:34:00 AM

Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. Happy Friday... I enjoyed reading it again. Have a great/blessed~day/weekend..............

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/5/2023 11:15:00 AM

Thank you Paula, Happy Friday xxoo

Warren Doll

Date: 5/5/2023 7:18:00 AM

Hi Mike, so beautiful. I am glad that you got POTD yet again. How many times this year? So well deserved.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/5/2023 11:16:00 AM

Thank you Warren, I have truly been blessed!!!

Alkas Poetry

Date: 5/5/2023 7:14:00 AM

Belle poesie mon Cher ami, una Bella de imagens, MAGNIFICENT POETRY MT DEAR ! salute, alkas

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/5/2023 11:16:00 AM

Merci Alkas!!! Thank you!

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 5/5/2023 6:47:00 AM

So uplifting and spiritually beautiful Mike. Congratulations on POTD! :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/5/2023 11:16:00 AM

Thank you so much Linda xxoo

Janice Canerdy

Date: 5/5/2023 6:32:00 AM

Mike, this inspiring poem richly deserves the title POTD. I LOVE it! Janice

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/5/2023 11:17:00 AM

Janice, so nice to hear from you, thank you xxoo

Heidi Sands

Date: 5/5/2023 5:29:00 AM

Congratulations for POTD Mike . Enjoy :)

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/5/2023 11:17:00 AM

Thank you again Heidi xxoo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/5/2023 5:13:00 AM

Back with BIG congrats on POTD, Mike. Enjoy your special day today.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/5/2023 11:17:00 AM

Thank you so much Vijay !!!

John Lawless

Date: 5/5/2023 4:40:00 AM

I'll have what he's having.....a double shot of gratitude, shaken and stirred, with a memory chaser. Nicely done, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/5/2023 11:12:00 AM

Thank you so much John!!

Alexis Y.

Date: 5/5/2023 4:03:00 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

Mike Gentile
Date: 5/5/2023 4:25:00 AM

Thank you so much Alexis! xxoo