My cup overflows

I've never made a fortune, and it's probably too late now.
But I don't worry about that much, I'm happy anyhow
And as I go along life's way, I'm reaping better than I sowed.

I'm drinking from my saucer, ‘Cause my cup has overflowed.

Haven't got a lot of riches, and sometimes the going's tough
But I've got loving ones all around me, And that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings,
And the mercies He’s bestowed.

I'm drinking from my saucer,‘Cause my cup has overflowed.

I remember times when things went wrong,
My faith wore somewhat thin.
But all at once the dark clouds broke,
And the sun peeped through again.

So God, help me not to gripe, about
the tough rows I have hoed,

I'm drinking from my saucer, 'Cause my cup has overflowed,

If God gives me strength and courage,
When the way grows steep and rough.
I'll not ask for other blessings,
I'm already blessed enough,

And may I never be too busy, to
help others bear their loads...

 

Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,’ Cause my cup has overflowed.

When I think of how many people in this world have it worse than I do,
I realize just how Blessed we really are.

Reviews

[lindsayjuarez]

It threw me off a little, the rhyming format of it being

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it would have been nice for it to be consistent, unless, of course, that is what you were after. It was very nice and reminded me of the old hymns i used to sing in church as a kid. It's something we all need to remember everyday, thank you for that.

[Ruth]

So true!
Sometimes we have to move along with the ebb and flow and realise things could be worse I guess! Lovely piece of writing friend
xx

[sealass]

i'm quite certain you'd share that saucer with another:) thanks for reminding me to feel gratitude, we sometimes forget especially when living in spiritual sparseness, but it's in sparseness that we learn to look deeper and inward.

[Emily B]

very nice writing, reminds me of a poem by a lady named Margaret Widdemer, you might like it called "Old Books":

http://digital.library.upenn.edu/women/widdemer/paradise/paradise.html#p54

One of the first poems I ever read. The one that excited my interest in the art form as a child.

[Tate Morgan]

yOU GET 100 FOR THIS ABSOLUTELY YOUR BEST WORK SO FAR BRAVOTATE

[Snuggles McClintock]

well done Martin! I love the tone you chose to investigate want vs. need.

[J Carly]

You know I'm not one for adhering to the all too strict confines of a rhyming scheme. Life wanders, and stumbles as a wise writer once pointed out to me. I do, however, agree about the hymn-like nature of this write. The message of humility and gratitude is strong here. It's beautiful, rhyming scheme or no. I wouldn't change a thing, my friend. Well done!

[W.k.kortas]

I think Ms. Juarez has hit on something when she comments on the hymn-like nature; the piece does have a down-home, country-church kind of feel to it, almost bordering on the country and western. I would second the notion that you want to revisit the rhyme scheme. Very warm and winsome writing.

[Bud]

There's nothing I can say or add to a perfect poem gleaming with a friendly reminder to be, and stay humble. I hear you, my friend. Make no mistake. I do hear you. Thank you for sharing this at a perfectly appropriate time, point taken. Your Talents reach beyond the pen, my friend! Keep on writing your wonderful words of impeccable Wisdom. I do agree that you are one of the wealthiest alive!