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Giving Thanks
by Deborah Ann Tornillo → (All Poetry by Deborah Ann Tornillo)
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Reflecting on family, the kindness of others and on living a life of goodness.

 

Giving Thanks
 
When I give thanks,
I stop for a moment in appreciation
For what I have received in life.
 
First and foremost, for me, I’m thankful
For the presence of loved ones in my life.
I’m thankful for my health, and
The continued health of those I love.
 
I am thankful for the kindnesses
I have received in life.
I am thankful for the forgiveness
I have found in life,
 
I am thankful for the gifts in my life,
For which goes beyond what I can
Legitimately demand of life
And, of other people.
 
Thanksgiving is not simply to be
Thankful for the goodness of others,
But also to live a life of goodness,
A life for which we can all be thankful.
 
Deborah Ann Tornillo
Copyright© 2009

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 Reviews of "Giving Thanks"
Reviewed by TONY NERONE
Reviewed on November 28, 2009
Extremely nice write. Thanks for the read.


GOD BLESS
Tony Nerone

Reviewed by neerja gandhi (Reader)
Reviewed on November 28, 2009
truly said....good wishes and happy Thanksgiving. neerja

Reviewed by Regis Auffray
Reviewed on November 25, 2009
Lovely, apt, and timely sentiments well-shared, Deborah. Happy Thanksgiving to you. Ours (in Canada) is in October. Love and blessings,

Regis

Reviewed by John Bidwell
Reviewed on November 25, 2009
Beautiful thoughts.
I am thankful I know where to look for them.
:)

John


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