So much to extol about
gifts already bestowed,
Countless blessings adorn
the grace of life itself.
Opportunities have been and
are still plentiful,
Each accepted and absorbed
with open arms.
Tribulations and tears
have harshly interrupted,
Smoothness and expectations
of life are tested.
Treasures and treats of family
and good friends,
Their touch remains in
abundance long afterwards.
Clasp the goodness of
tenderness and loves found,
Their trace indelibly
etched upon a welcoming heart.
Caring and sharing
reciprocates similar kindnesses,
Helping hands lessen
individual loads of loneliness.
Observing and embracing
greatest of worldly sights,
Naturally inspiring and exalting
in their significance.
This journey moves apace
in a blinking of perception,
Yet it is necessary to
pause and collect the goodness.
©Copyright Eileen T O’Neill 26/11/2014
Poets United Mid-Week
Motif: ‘Gratitude.’
There is a hushed beauty Eileen. The reader wants to watch (without blinking) as the speaker collects gratitude.
ReplyDeletewe have lots to thank for. we also have an option to embrace what make us feel good. Thanks for this Eileen
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Yes, it gets into a finality at the ending. One ought to be fair to oneself to savor the goodness every now and then. Great write Eileen!
Hank
So much to be thankful for. We do need to pause and reflect and collect the goodness that is all around us. There is indeed love to be found, caring and sharing. Life is good when we sit and reflect on all of our blessings, for sure. Wise poem, Eileen.
ReplyDeleteI love all of the good things you note in your poem , Eileen, and especially love "It is necessary to pause and collect the goodness." Yes, it is. Beautifully said, my friend.
ReplyDeleteI can feel the gratitude.
ReplyDeleteyou've wonderfully traced the bounties of life...we need to be aware and 'pause and collect the goodness'...
ReplyDeleteAnd your poem embraces the goodness beautifully. reciprocates where gifts are given, reminds of so much love.
ReplyDeleteWonderful last line: Yet it is necessary to pause and collect the goodness. Very much akin to the good counsel of: stopping to smell the roses. On busy days, one must make a point of appreciating the little blessings in life, lest they slip past us . . . undetected.
ReplyDeleteLove the last line. It is so important to take pause and notice. This is a lovely write Eileen.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your last omment on my blog. I feel very grateful to have met you here. And I won't ever forget your support and nice comments when my mother was ill and dyeing. Thank you Eileen. You are a most thoughtful and kind person.
I love your thankful list, Eileen - especially the "Treasures and treats of family and good friends". Beautiful words!
ReplyDeleteNecessary indeed to 'pause and collect the goodness' - nicely said.
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