Every name is a blessing
upon this list of mine
somewhere our paths have crossed
in another place and time
Perhaps it was years ago
or only yesterday
but every person on my list
has changed my life someway
A simple hug or conversation
a friendly smile or meal
a spoken prayer to God above
has helped me grow and heal
Perhaps God went through you
and wove his magic twine
in some small or kindly deed
to touch this heart of mine
You wished the gray clouds away
and prayed for rain instead
I raised my eyes to heaven
and found a rainbow overhead
Worldly things that trouble me
just seems to disappear
knowing you are always there
across the miles or near
You restore my faith, love and hope
a bond that will never cease
so many wonderful family and friends
brings to me an inner peace
Each day my list continues to grow
and each name I hold so dear
each one has brought Christmas joy
everyday of the year
This Christmas Card I give to you
is more than just a wish
it's a thank you to God above
for putting you on my list
Susie Swanson, 2012
I will be taking a break from Blogger until after the Christmas Holidays.. With so much to get done and so little time left to do it in.. I want to wish each one of you a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.. May God Bless each one of you. I cherish your friendship more each day.. With Love, Susie
I'm very thankful for your friendship through blogging. I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThe same here.. Thank you and Merry Christmas to you and yours.
DeleteWhat a beautiful poem, Susie! Blog friends are such a blessing. We encourage each other when it seems no one else understands sometimes. I hope your Christmas is all you desire! Blessings to you, my friend.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much and they certainly are.. I've met a lot of great friends in the two years I've been on Blogger.. Ya'll are at the top of the list..Christmas Blessings to you.
DeleteYou are such a delight Susie~ Enjoy the Holidays & God Bless you & yours~ Lisa
ReplyDeleteThank you Lisa. You are a delight and blessing to me also.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family Susie. Be blessed!
ReplyDeleteThank you Beth. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
DeleteA wonderful poem. Merry Christmas Susie to you and your family!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Susie. Merry Christmas dear friend.
DeleteThanks, Susie... I love your poetry. This one is AWESOME.... May God Bless You and Yours during this blessed Christmas season.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Betsy
Thank you Betsy and Merry Christmas to you and george.
DeleteMerry Christmas, Susie. May you have a wonderful Christmas.
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet and the same to you.
DeleteMerry Christmas to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteTracy :)
Merry Christmas to you and yours Tracy.
DeleteOh Susie,
ReplyDeleteI have tears in my eyes now - tears of joy. I can't believe you just wrote this this year. You have a way with words, my friend. It is a special poem because you mention how maybe God brings us the people in our lives, and I think that is true too. Thank you for being such a dear bloggy friend, and Merry Christmas to you, Susie.
~Sheri at Red Rose Alley
Thank you so much Sheri.. God puts us together for sure.. Merry Christmas dear friend and thank you for your friendship as well.. I cherish everyone.
DeleteMany blessings to you and your family. I am so pleased to have made your acquaintance through our blogs...thank you for the opportunity! Merry Christmas, Happy New Year, and most importantly, enjoy your time off:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Lise. The same here. Merry Christmas to you.
DeleteThis is such a lovely, heartfelt poem, Susie. Wishing you and yours a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteThank you Daisy. The same to you and yours.
DeleteSuch a beautiful poem, Susie!! Brought tears to my eyes...
ReplyDeleteI hope you have a wonderful Christmas.... enjoy your break. ((HUGS))
Thank you Paula. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas as well.
DeleteSusie, Thank you for wishing us well. We are all wishing you a Merry Christmas too. Wishing you good health and happiness in the New Year, xo,Susie
ReplyDeleteAwww, thank you Susie.. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
DeleteSusie, I hope you have a wonderfully blessed Christmas! Your poetry is so beautiful. I do not always have time to leave comments on them all but do want you to know how much I enjoy visiting and reading your poignant words.
ReplyDeleteHere is your Christmas present (actually two):
catnipoflife is bestowing two awards upon you today...The Very Inspiring Blog Award and my favorite the Don't Do a Damn Thing Award. I Just Like Your Blog. [I do hope you are not offended by the wording.]
Here is the badge for the latter:
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I am presently working on the Inspiring award so check back later for its posting and grab the badge.
Merry Christmas!
Sharla aka Catnip
Thank you Sharla. I'm honored to accept and Merry Christmas my friend.
DeleteHi Susie! I was just thinking about you this morning and thought I would stop over and say hello. I hope that you are having a wonderful sunday so far. Our friends fly in tomorrow night from California and will be staying a whole week. I am really excited but a little tired too getting everything ready. I am sure happy about seen them again. It was one of those rare things that happen in life where Tony's best friend and the best man in our wedding, married my best friend. They are more like family to us than most of our real family. Barkley dog is doing much better and the wound on his head is beginning to heal. Poor little guy. The vet said we need to just leave the cone on him for another week. He's being a good sport about it but I know he hates wearing it. It sure was cold this morning about 27 with frost covering everything. They say we might get some rain next week, I hope if this cold weather sticks around that we get a little bit of snow to show our guests. Growing up in California, I have only seen it snow on a couple of occasions so it is still a really big treat for me. But it's one of those things where I want every body home and cozy and not have to be out driving in it! :) I am going to rest as much as I can today and maybe do a little knitting. I have been making hats and fingerless gloves this month. I made a candy apple red set for myself, and I am now working on some gifts for friends. Next month when things calm down a little I'll take some pictures of my new sewing room and post them on the blog. It is so cozy upstairs and the light is really good for sewing, much better than my other room. Have a lovely and peaceful sunday my friend, and until next time... Love Delisa :)
ReplyDeleteSo good to hear from you Delisa. Glad Barkley is doing better and you are able to take your walks. It has been to bad a weather here for me to walk. I left a comment on yours.. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
DeleteYour poem is so lovely and sweet, Susie! I'm so glad you are my friend and wish you a beautiful and blessed Christmas!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Connie and Merry Christmas to you and your family. I'm glad you are my friend also.
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