Gratitude

Today's Poem

Gratitude

How can things move on ahead
When we're not grateful, nothing's been said
A simple 'thank you' from the heart
Could be all that you'll need to start

And when this gratitude lingers on
You'll find more troubles somehow gone
For focus on the good which comes
Will bring still more, if only crumbs

And many crumbs create a cake
You'll see it if you're still awake
Don't be too quick to scoff and sniff
For pride is teetering on a cliff

And should you fall, then what a drop!
You'll look back wishing you'd learned to stop
And count the blessings, no matter how small
For gratitude's needed by us all

(c) Simon J. Halliday 2013
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