Blessings

A Poem by Sam Freeland

given and received

Each moment you are alive

will be a blessing, you know

For many living yesterday

sadly it is no longer so

We have been granted this day

by circumstances unknown

We should see it as a gift

that fate has divinely shown

When we get too busy

to appreciate what fate can give

We will miss the happiness

in every day that we live

The happiness of being blessed

which is a subtle event

Is like a gift received from friends

not subject to our intent

Appreciation must be learned

for all that is given to us

Taken by showing gratitude

not something to discuss

Gratitude is not an animal behavior

because blessing is not what they do

Many humans still lack this ability

being learned by far too few

Values are best taught by example

words only will not bring success

Language expressing dissatisfaction

will result in learning even less

Every gentle approach is a blessing

a kindness that helps us learn

Coupled with a positive attitude

we all enjoy a satisfying return

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