By Joyce Jacobo
[Author’s Note: Even with all the troubles in the world today, it is still a miraculous place.]
Thank you to the universe at large
for the gentle trickle of sunlight over the horizon at dawn
often accompanied by birdsong
Thank you to the whole of creation
for the skies that stretch overhead
whether they come in cloudless blue
murky grey
cosmic nighttime
or various artful hues
Thank you
for the music of meadow grasses swished by a strong breeze
the distant sweep of waves across a beach
the jingle of windchimes from porch eaves
among so many others
Thank you
for the affection glimpsed in tight hugs from family members
lighthearted exchanges with friends
random acts of kindness between strangers
alongside the countless ways one heart
can touch another heart
Thank you
for those calm evenings when life seems so still
that we can whisper our thoughts and feelings aloud
to the heavens above
just like so many other people have done
Thank you
for laughter
tears
and many untold emotions that mingle and weave through us
Thank you
for the stories to fill our hearts and souls with memories
which help us to form distinct identities
and understand reality
And thank you
for these words
with which it is possible to give thanks
and remember
this gratefulness in some form
for years to come
Yes, I’m very much grateful for laughter and tears . . . two of life’s wonderful mysteries. Thank God for both. Thank you for the reminder.
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Aww, thank you. We truly are surrounded by blessings.
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Wow! This REALLY touched me.So heartfelt and beautiful . Love it.💕
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Hearing that means a lot, Grace. I’m so happy this piece touched you in such a deep way.
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It did indeed.💕
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Aww.
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💕
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^_^
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I love this poem a lot!!
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Thank you so much!
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Youre very welcome! Quite a talent
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You’re so right that we’ve so much to be grateful for. Beautiful poem
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It seems more important to remember that than ever lately. Thanks!
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Indeed my friend
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A Lovely gratitude poem! 💚
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Thank you so much. I’m thrilled that you enjoyed it.
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a beautiful prayer in poetry Joyce! 💖
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Aww, thank you so much, Cindy! I’m happy you liked it.
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You’re so welcome Joyce!!1 💖💖💖💐🤗
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^_^
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We must be thankful for what we have. A wonderful poem shared my friend.
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Thank you, John. That means a lot.
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Hi Joyce, I love your poem; it resonates with everything I believe in. I think that you will find my writing interesting, especially my current The Great Books of the World series.
Joanna
naturetails.blog
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Awww, that’s wonderful! Thank you, and I’m thrilled you enjoyed this piece. I’ll go and check out your blog shortly. ^_^
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Rich with emotion, very nice. So glad to have found this one today Joyce
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Thanks. We’re surrounded by blessings. ^_^
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