BE THANKFUL!
Thanksgiving Poem
I'm thankful for the soft crumbly soil,
Says the worm.
I'm thankful for the flower's sweet nectar,
Says the butterfly.
I'm thankful for the air as I fly,
Says the bird.
I'm thankful for the sky and the earth,
Says the tree.
I'm thankful for the warmth of the sun on my coat,
Says the horse.
I'm thankful for the water that flows,
Says the fish.
I'm thankful if I wake up alive,
Says the child of Darfur.
Be Thankful!
Published by Mary Naylor confirmed
I was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1933. I grew up in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, a wild and beautiful state, rich in literature and lore. I loved the stories of Paul Bunyon and his ox, Babe. The hoax of t... View profile
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2 Comments
Post a CommentEven if our lives are a complete mess....we still should find SOMETHING to be thankful for.
How awesome. It is the simple, ordinary things for which I am most thankful as well!