GRATITUDE
GRATITUDE
Grateful am I to be alive, to have the family, the friends,
The talents and gifts that have been given me.
Grateful am I also to be born in a country where
Freedom is allowed and in a time when
I am the mistress of my own destiny.
Rich am I in the things that truly matter. No dollar or ruble,
Dinar or peso could ever match the many blessings
That have been given me.
And though life is hard sometimes, and however forgetful I become,
I cannot disregard for long, the beauty and the wonder which
Surround me, or the love and support that has been given me.
Thank you, Heavenly Father, for making me who I am, a unique,
Divine Daughter of God. Someone of worth, who’s not a mistake.
Someone with an active, intelligent mind. Someone with a generosity
Of spirit, who has a bit of feistiness to her to make things interesting.
I am a good person, and grateful am I to know it. Grateful am I also
That I like myself, inspite of my faults and my weaknesses.
Thank you, Mom and Dad, for all you’ve taught me, for the advice,
The wisdom and experience you’ve lent. For your friendship and love.
Unmentioned, until now, are the trials and tribulations I have faced
And will face. Hard though they were, and will be, they have helped
Me grow and learn and will continue to unto my death.
For that, I am grateful.
Dear Father, please help and always remind me to count my blessings,
Never forgetting or losing sight of what’s important.
Eternal Life.
August 27, 2006
I am no poet–but when inspiration strikes…ya gotta go with it. *soft, brief smile*
Shiloh, this is beautiful and I was praying along as I read it. Thank you for reminding us to be grateful.
Lori
August 31, 2006 at 4:12 am
Thank you, Lori. I was a lil concerned it was lacking rhythm and flow, but I do like it now. I’m very proud of it.
shiloh31
August 31, 2006 at 5:28 am
Hi Shiloh, a lovely piece, straight from your heart. I too am trying to learn the act of gratitude. Seems to require a daily re-affirmation of my committment…perhaps some morning I will wake up and feel joy immediately and spontaneously!!!
soulsister
August 31, 2006 at 9:27 am
This is very inspirational – really good thinking stuff.
imogen88
August 31, 2006 at 11:44 am
You should be proud of it Shiloh – personally I think you should be proud to have all the thoughts and feelings expressed. Soulsister – you ever wake up to instantaneous joy send me that recipe! There are times when I think the world could stop and I wouldn’t notice! See how you make us examine our attitudes Shiloh.
jan2
August 31, 2006 at 2:57 pm
I would love to feel joy more often but I have so much to be grateful for. Inspirational Shiloh!
Heather Blakey
September 1, 2006 at 1:50 pm
A very beautiful poem, Shiloh, thank you for letting me share in your worship by reading it. The changes in rhythm are what make it poetry for me. There’s nothing sing-song about it.
porchsitter
September 1, 2006 at 10:38 pm
There is a message in here for all of us Shiloh. Thank you for this timely reminder
traveller2006
September 4, 2006 at 4:34 pm