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Gratitude

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THANK YOU

In the early morning hours

On this holiday

I give thanks for my many blessings

For their path, and their way

For gratitude cannot be qualified

An appreciation that comes from within

Authentic and original

It drives our spirit

And encourages us to begin again

And so I offer this brief thank you

To those who support my work

Of poetry and the written word

And my effort to build a network

We share, connect

And respect

All who wish to visit

That they are welcome

Without doubt

It is understood, implicit

Labor Day, 2023

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Patience

Would it be for the first bird

to land upon the feeder

Or rain to nurture the fields

And cool the day

Replace conflict with peace

And suffering with joy

There is nothing to gain

Over that which we have

no influence

So begin again, reframe

 

Seasons cannot be hurried

Nor process upon which we rely

Relationships are cultivated

Musical compositions are written

With intention

Then fully come alive

So why press and hurry

Look closely, for to deny

The nature of patience

Inhibits our need

To simplify

 

So inhale deeply

Breathe in life-giving air

Trust time will resolve

Our restlessness

And All that we can bear

For impatience is an eager foe

Willing to undermine

To take ahold

But Providence is stronger still

Steadfast and humble

one hundred-fold

 
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Airport Musings

Full of gratitude 

My soul is comforted by  

the thoughtfulness of humankind 

A smile 

An offer to assist You’ve got this

Don’t doubt for a minute  

Say no, or despair 

Life has its ups 

Life has its downs  

The same centuries deep 

Acknowledge and move on 

We hold the power  

over 

Body and mind 

So turn up the music 

Buy the fine bottle of wine 

Spend time with those who lift you up 

Nod and move beyond 

Those that pull from behind  

And lend a hand to those 

Who will benefit from your care  

For life is a dance 

Some steps are beautiful, and in synch 

Others less graceful 

But all part of a mosaic  

A tapestry, if you will 

For us to embrace  

with all of its flaws, foibles,  

and beauty  

this amazing gift  

We call life 

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A person with their hands in the air

Gratitude

Words of encouragement

Gave me the courage to carry on

To start each day with optimism

And for those who looked askance

At what the future held

I was able to rise above

Moved by the nod, the smile

By those who acknowledged my fight

And had faith in my ability to overcome

 

Those who I knew well

And those who I just met

Offered their support

In prayer and kindness, a tapestry

Of unconditional care, and love

So that when the sun would set

I could close my eyes with confidence

That when tomorrow came

I would gather up my energy

Face any challenge with resolve

Not blame

 

It is with gratitude

That I look back

Reflecting on my journey

Now eagerly awaiting to engage

All that has accrued

For it is with the foundation of others

I was able to shore up my reserves

Take on the fight of a lifetime

Joyously breakthrough the finish line

Arms outstretched, in prayerful thanksgiving

To God and all his blessings

And for this, my sun does shine

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