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Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

0 posted 2012-11-19 01:19 PM

This year
when I’m asked
what I’m thankful for
the list is long
and somewhat weird
so that a simple response
is hard to say

First of all
I’m just thankful to be here
And for finding some of
my missing marbles
along the way
My demons
didn’t do me in
And my house is feeling
like my home again

I’m thankful for
all the things I have
to complain about
just because I can

I’m thankful for
all my emotions
Because they are evidence
that I can still feel
I’m alive on the inside too

I’m thankful for
all the love I’ve been shown
in all of love’s shapes and forms
It blesses my heart
to love them back
and call them all my own

I’m thankful for
the magic of poetry
The wizardry of written word
finding common ground
like a golden thread
that entwines us
LGR©11/19/12

[This message has been edited by Lori Grosser Rhoden (11-19-2012 02:18 PM).]

JerryPat2
Member Laureate

since 2011-02-06

Posts 16975
South Louisiana

1 posted 2012-11-19 01:28 PM

Beautifully done, Lori, and you seem to have much to be thankful for this time around. Bless you.

~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

2 posted 2012-11-19 01:57 PM

Thanks Jerry, bless you too!

lori

JL
Member Ascendant

since 2004-04-01

Posts 6128
Texas, USA

3 posted 2012-11-19 05:13 PM

Your sweetness abounds!!
Great write, Lorie.

JL

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself.
Maranatha!

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

4 posted 2012-11-20 10:06 AM

JL you are too kind. I'm glad you see sweetness in my words
lori

Victoria

Member Ascendant

since 2000-08-12

Posts 5869

5 posted 2012-11-20 01:38 PM

This is a nice time of year to be thankful for the little things. Enjoyed.

A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

6 posted 2012-11-20 02:31 PM

Thank you Victoria. Yes, this is the time of year when the little things turn out to be big things after all.

lori

Pilgrimage
Member Elite

since 2001-12-04

Posts 3945
Texas, USA

7 posted 2012-11-20 04:25 PM

How very well-worded. Well thought-out and clearly and effectively communicated. I'm glad I ran by today and got to read it.

Nan (Pilgrim variety)

Lori Grosser Rhoden
Member Patricius

since 2009-10-10

Posts 10202
Fair to middlin' of nowhere

8 posted 2012-11-21 09:40 AM

Pilgimage I thank you so much for your in-depth critique of my poem, I feel you read it beyond the surface. Bless your heart and have a happy holiday.
lori

JamesMichael
Member Empyrean

since 1999-11-16

Posts 33336
Kapolei, Hawaii, USA

9 posted 2012-11-24 08:29 PM

It always nice to recognize and appreciate our blessings...James

luminosity
Senior Member

since 2005-11-18

Posts 813

10 posted 2012-11-25 10:14 AM

ah I do love this...a thankful heart in itself is something to be treasured

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