January Thanks Poems

Offering Thanks to the Lord

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Canal channel calm
              Calm swan route rowed
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I am grateful - for the moon and stars
For the seas, the rivers and creeks
Leaves in the autumn, hues so humbling,
and flowers, vibrant – laughing…
In...

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Giving thanks every day
Receiving grace the old-fashioned way,
And pondering how lucky I am
That Jesus came as a little lamb
Instead of a chastening rod;
That this path...

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Thanks so very much, oh kind soul
Heart oozes gratitude
Vibrations of love, make us whole
Joy suffused, now our mood

As we hark to love’s call
With ego play...

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A God-honored teacher, Miss Ruth Vance
His gift to our town, His circumstance.
No replacing her bulging tote bag -
It was priceless, minus the Gucci tag."

and now...

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My Poetry Birthday...1/24/2019
Today is..................1/24/2020

I never once dreamt, that in one year, I would have 
written 1,070 poems.
And no, they are not one-liners, heaven forbid!

I only...

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Gifted a premium membership
I want to do a joyful backflip
But that may cause great harm
A sincere thanks with charm
Effort to write more I shall let...

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Grateful am I to God*, my blessings’ Source…
Benefit-supplies of heavenly course;
Mercy and grace He abundantly pours
Sufficed with contentment along love’s force.

With faith-driven triumph, I thank...

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CLEAR THINKING

There was a time, long years ago
When I allowed the beer  to flow
My mind was foggy, thoughts impure
So I don't drink beer, I...

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It feels like spring is almost here despite a warning of snow, I fear
A handful of daffodils in a vase, their joie de vivre intoxicates...

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I catch myself
At random moments
Of each and every day
Releasing sighs
Of deep appreciation
For the bounty that surrounds
In its simple abundance
Of everything I need
Food and shelter
Warmth and...

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BE THANKFUL

Some people see an elephant.
They wish it were a giraffe.
And when they see a camel,
they wish it were a calf;
and when they go to...

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And now, dear reader, I should beg your pardon
For changing the rhythm - it will not be so ardent.
You will notice calm tones of my...

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To you who
Stood by when 
The world was against me
Showered me with tenderness
When life tasted bitter
Gave me strength
When I felt helpless
Walked with me
When I needed...

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