You Gave

When I was born you put breath in my body
          Gave me avoice so I could speak
          Hands to raise in praise to you
          Feet to walk the narrow way
          Eyes to watch the eastern sky
          All these things you gave to me
          They are mine to keep
          Except my soul-----
          I give back to you 
          Thank you Lord for giving to me
          The greatest gift of life eternally.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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June 13, 2011 at 7:20 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Shirley. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
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