WITH THANKFUL HEART

 

                                For all the simple things of life

                                We thank Thee God this day;

                                For tender fragile moments

                                So soon do pass away.

 

                               For all the treasured, cherished things

                               Which give our hearts delight;

                               The magic warmth of Christmastime

                               And glow of candlelight.

 

                               For signs of spring and birds that sing

                               Tho' winter winds still blow;

                               The robin comes when first we see

                               A crocus in the snow.

 

                              For pleasing scent of burning leaves

                              From autumn's golden store;

                              And sweet caress of summer

                              With walks along the shore.

 

                              For gentle sleep which eases care

                              When we are tired and worn;

                              And coffee brewing on the stove

                              Upon a winter morn.

 

                             For welcome laughter of our friends

                             The touch of baby's cheek;

                             For those who pass us on the street

                             And smile when'ere we speak.

 

                             For soothing strains of music

                             Which fall upon our ears;

                             Compassion shared by those we love

                             And flow of healing tears.

 

                            We thank Thee God for hands and feet

                             For eyes with which we see;

                             But most of all, Dear Father

                             For joy of loving Thee!

 

                             ~Sancie Earman King~

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Dec. 4, 2006 - How sweet!

Posted by BethsBountifulBlessing

That is a beautiful poem. I hope you have a wonderful week!

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Dec. 5, 2006 - Beautiful....

Posted by acrossthepicketfence

Thank you for sharing this poem!

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Dec. 5, 2006 - Just wanted to tell you...

Posted by HarmonyArtMom

I noticed on your sidebar that you are reading the Hannah Swenson mysteries. I love those! I have read them all but I am sort of wishing she would make up her mind between the two guys in her life, don't you?

Anyway, just thought I would tell you we have that in common.

Barb
Harmony Art Mom

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