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On Being Thankful
by JoAnna Drelleshak → (All Poetry by JoAnna Drelleshak)
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You need to look at the whole picture before you tell someone they should be thankful.

Don’t whisper, they can not hear you
Nor scream, for they simply will not care
Don’t smile prettily or act proper
Most of all do not cry, don’t you DARE

Wear your scars proudly
And never drop your head
Don’t hide behind hair or make up
Remember you should be happy, you aren’t dead

Live long enough to see them gone
Give the universe the “bird”
And always remember this simple fact
It’s better to kill with the written word

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 Reviews of "On Being Thankful"
Reviewed by Diana Wiles
Reviewed on February 2, 2014
Some years ago in a dark place, writing became my life saving therapy...
The written word can demonstrate subtlety ... delicate as a Flutterby...
Diana...

Reviewed by Zahala San Simone
Reviewed on November 17, 2006
yes...you make a good point. words can be the most damaging weapon of all...which is why they should be used carefully...and effectively.

Enjoyed this write,
Wendi

Reviewed by Peter Paton
Reviewed on March 13, 2006
I ditto Barbara below completely
The power of the written word is awesome Joanna
Peter

Reviewed by Barbara Terry
Reviewed on March 21, 2005
Very nice JoAnna, and very true here too. I have a similar poem called I'd Rather Die, and it is best to put those sentiments in words than slit your wrists. May the Lord be with yuo always, and at you side constantly. With much love in my heart, joy to the world, peace on earth, & (((HUGS))), barbie

"If I have to...Then I may as well be."


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