The Greatest Gratitude

Words can paint a picture, meant only for the ears to view
As thoughts can spark the actions for the will of the body to do

The ground is full of footsteps of the path from roads taken
As the sun rising in the distance reveals that the dawn has awakened

When perspective sits atop the world for the showing,
The goodness of the moment passes without the mind ever knowing

But when the brilliance of the moment ceases and the sweetness has become rotten
The darkness grabs the mind's attention when good thoughts have been forgotten

When disparity assumes perspective, it is thought that all light has ended
But when perspective provides the spark the loss of emptiness can be mended

Donation of the self is the act of the most valuable giving
As quality exceeds survival in moments of better living

One cannot receive that which one does not bestow
For knowledge is meant to be used it is not enough to simply know

But when attention is paid, the revenue of the mind
Attention is given in return for the solutions the mind quests to find

Like the gift receiver that appreciates with thee greatest gratitude
The universe rewards the soul with the greatest attitude
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Wesley Avatar
October 6, 2011 at 3:02 PM
Always the beat, rhyme and story flow with perfection. You are appreciated in the best possible way. Hugs!
Martin Avatar
August 16, 2011 at 2:23 AM
This is a beautiful piece....nice flow...you know! :) By the way, thanks for continuing to show love on my poetry.....you are greatly appreciated and keep up the good work.
Cooke Avatar
August 6, 2011 at 7:39 AM
a beautiful poem that bounces along with a nice rythm, excellent write, i like this
Baity Avatar
August 6, 2011 at 12:23 AM
John you painted a beautiful portrait here...really.. and i like the flow of this piece
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