in my life it seems to be
rising in the morning
is a blessing just for me
Each day that I am given
with my health and even more
is more than I was promised
than the day I lived before
My wonderful, loving family
surrounds me each day
God's great treasured gift
sent from heaven my way
A home filled with happiness
and joy abides within
sewn with the thread of love
on that I can depend
When I'm in the valley
my friends are always there
to lift me up and carry me
because they truly care
The beauty of a sunrise
sparkles on the morning dew
awakens my soul and
warms me through and through
A picture-perfect blessing
of a night-time sky
with the stars shinging brightly
is a blessing from on high
My little flower garden
means so much to me
I planted it there
and God grew it for me
Even the little birds
singing in the trees
warm my heart
with their sweet melodies
The days of my youth
are no longer here
I'm more grateful for each blessing
now that older days are here
So every morning when I awake
and my feet hit the floor
I thank God so very kindly
for giving me one more
Susie Swanson Published, April 2010
Beautiful poem, with which I so agree - every word. Our lives are a blessings. Each day. I sometimes forget to give thanks. So thanks for reminding me.
ReplyDeleteLovely picture that enhances your poem.
Thanks for sharing.
Blessings to you, Barb
Thank you Barb. I sometimes forget, to be thankful for what I have. I guess we are all guilty of that. Thanks for the nice comments and for stopping by. Susie
ReplyDeleteWonderful poem Susie, yes counting one's blessing is sometimes a thing of the past for some people.
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by and the lovely comment.
Yvonne.
Thank you Yvonne, It's sad but so true. I love your posts. Thank you for the nice comments. Susie
ReplyDeleteI really love this poem it captures how I feel about my Father in heaven. You did an awesome job! Really beautiful. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by.
Blessings
Thank you Bethe for the nice comments. Yes he is an awesome God. Thanks for the visit, Susie
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ReplyDeleteEveryone smiles in the same language. If you don't have a smile, I'll give you one of mine :-)
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I invite you visit and follow my blog.
God Bless You
What a wonderful poem! This is lovely, Susie. :-)
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ReplyDeleteWhat a blessing to all of us you are ! You're a treasure that enriches our life daily !
JL&B
Susie, your poem is so beautiful. Every line and every stanza speaks to my heart! You are a wonderful writer and I always come away from your blog feeling uplifted and inspired. I hope you have a restful evening and a joyful week ahead! Delisa
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder to appreciate each day! My youth is behind me too...but I'm thankful for each day! What warm writing.
ReplyDeleteThat is so beautiful Susie. You are very clever and every word rings true.
ReplyDeleteSo good to make your acquaintance. Thank you for visiting and following me.
I look forward to keeping in touch and following your writing.
warm wishes
Debbie
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Wow, I'm overwhelmed.. So many comments... Thank you all so much for your touching comments. It means the world to me. I love each and everyone of your blogs and always look forward to your posts. Ron I'm so thrilled you paid me a visit, I will be honored to follow your blog. So happy you all stopped by, with love.. Susie
ReplyDeleteYou write beautiful poetry, Susie.
ReplyDeleteLucy
I loved it.
ReplyDeleteThank you Lucy and Elizabeth for the nice comments and thank you Bluestocking Mum for becoming a follower. I look forward to following yours also. Susie
ReplyDeleteHi Susie,
ReplyDeleteI came back over to say thank you for following my blog and to let you know I have returned the favor.
Very Sincerely,
Lucy
I loved your write, Susie!
ReplyDeleteYou have really cool blog and beautiful creative work!
Take Care
Marinela
Short Poems
Thank you Lucy for following my blog and I'm honored to follow yours. Thank you Marinela for the nice comments. I like your blog also. You are a very creative writer. I love your poems. Susie
ReplyDeleteSusie, What a wonderful piece. I'm grateful to of met you..
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Thanks for the visit and lovely comment,
ReplyDeleteYvonne,
G'morn Susie ~ You have taken me beyond my ability to write ... this is AWESOME, my friend. I love to dabble in poetry ... but you are amazing. Your words speak so eloquently from the heart how I feel every single day ...
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We sell all over the world & several clothes designers use them as their signature logo patches or in their creating of clothes.
So fun ... love them all.
Thank you for coming by ... I enjoyed meeting you & look forward to many more visits.
Have a beautiful day ~
TTFN ~ Marydon
Thank you Helena, I'm so grateful to have met yout too. Feel like I've known you forever. Thank you Yvonne, for your comments on my posts also. I just wish I had more time to post more but I surely do enjoy each one of you all. Susie
ReplyDeleteThank you Marydon I'm glad you like it and your poetry is beautiful. That is so great with the sacks. I will surely check back occasinaly. I love them. Thanks Susie
ReplyDeleteI love the last stanza of the poem! How true it (and the rest of the poem) is. Beautiful thoughts put down in words.
ReplyDeleteThank you Janet for the nice comments. That's my favorite one too.
ReplyDeleteAmen! A wonderful poem! God is GOOD! And we need to develop a daily thankful spirit towards Him :-)
ReplyDeleteThat is so true Ron. He surely is. Thanks for stopping by. Susie
ReplyDeleteRon says it all God is GOOD and your poem is lovely. I am so happy you came by today and entered my giveaway so I could come by here and read this beautiful poem.
ReplyDeleteI must share it with my daughter but of course with your name attached.
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I did help another blogger with hers a while back.
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Love
Maggie
Thank you Maggie for the wonderful comments and I would be honored for you to share it with your daughter. Thank you for your visit. Yes God is Great. Susie
ReplyDeleteSusie what a beautiful poem of blessings and the gifts of the day that you hold so dear. I felt like I was walking there right with you.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for taking me along and brightening my day.
Blessings