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Nicole Senior Member
since 1999-06-23
Posts 1835Florida 
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It was a windy, crisp October day Not much different from any other The leaves played tag in the parking lot While someone's Nana labored her cart Full of goodies and snacks for the grandkids Prunes for Papa and Crispy Wheat for her To the stale safety of the mini-van Tendrils of her hair flew in steel grey Wisps escaped from the stifled smother Of a too tight bun where they were caught And with creaking grace she jumped with a start Her eyes went wide, losing paper-thin lids The black canvas purse was snatched in a blur The Hitler-youths gone before I could stand I ran then to her, heart full of dismay The expected tears were not there, rather A bittersweet smile and face deep in thought With confusion I asked her to impart What good could she feel for such gruff kids They wanted it worse than I did, that’s for sure And softly she sang, with her hand on my hand… “I’ve never made a fortune, and I’ll never make one now, But it really doesn’t matter ‘cause I’m happy anyhow. As I go along my journey, I’m reaping better than I’ve sowed, I’m drinking from the saucer ‘cause my cup has overflowed. We don’t have a lot of riches, and sometimes the going’s tough, But while we’ve got our kids to love us, I think we’re rich enough. I’ll just thank God for the blessings, that His mercy has bestowed, I’m drinking from the saucer ‘cause my cup has overflowed. If He gives me strength and courage, When the way grows steep and rough, I’ll not ask for other blessings, I’m already blessed enough. May I never be too busy to help another’s load, Then I’ll be drinking from the saucer ‘cause my cup has overflowed.” Smiling in thanks, she went about her way Leaving me with my thoughts to gather As the leaves played tag in that parking lot And I walked back to the store with her cart On my drive home, I thought of my kids Their priceless worth, and hearts ever pure And thanked God for a blessing so grand. *Posted with all due respect to the author (unknown to me) of the section within quotes, and gratitude to my Gran for sharing it with me.* [This message has been edited by Satiate (edited 11-18-1999).] |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
Thank you for sharing that and reminding us what really matters! Now that's faith to be able to still see the good after something like that. Thank you!!! |
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Echo Rhayne Senior Member
since 1999-09-17
Posts 1495Canyon Country, CA |
yes, thank you for sharing this with us! If only we all could stay that calm in any situation we are up against. Thank you for posting! ------------------ ~*~ Time erases and rewrites all the lines. What remains is the poetry! ~*~ |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is one of my favorites! I could read this over and over all day long! Thanks for reposting this! It is truly a gem that sparkles and shines!  Well done, Satiate!------------------ Denise |
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Michael
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Member Rara Avis
since 1999-08-13
Posts 7666California |
Beautiful, Satiate. Glad to see you here in Spiritual, hope you will share more with us. Well done, indeed. Michael |
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