A Thanksgiving poem.

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The seeds of gratitude

do not need good or rich ground

for them to grow;

for they readily sprout

in every surface

that’s showered

with care and kindness.

The seeds of gratitude

quickly bloom when sown

in a parched and desolate heart

to flood it with hope

and to drive it

with sheer inspiration.

toward a radiant future.

So gather a bagful

of these wondrous

seeds of gratitude

and never be fastidious

in scattering them around

as they serve to illumine

the paths of a weary soul.

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  • giftarist on Oct 12, 2009

    Great words there..

  • papaleng on Oct 12, 2009

    Excellent, inspiring words of wisdom.

  • xoxo on Oct 12, 2009

    Wonderful, Melody. And thank you for being a friend. My deep gratitude to you.

  • ken bultman on Oct 12, 2009

    How inspirational. Sometimes, perhaps too often, we forget to be grateful.

  • chitragopi on Oct 12, 2009

    Wonderful poem.

  • cardy on Oct 12, 2009

    A lovely poem from you, just lovely!

  • Christine Ramsay on Oct 12, 2009

    A very lovely and uplifting poem. I loke the message it spreads.

    Christine

  • Christine Ramsay on Oct 12, 2009

    Sorry! I like the message it spreads.

  • Darla Cooke on Oct 12, 2009

    Very inspiring.

  • Debra. on Oct 12, 2009

    Very beautiful words, as always! You always write to inspire, Mel.

  • CHAN LEE PENG on Oct 12, 2009

    Great thankful spirit. I really appreciate it.

  • Goodselfme on Oct 12, 2009

    Great poem! TX for sharing it with me.

  • Petalm on Oct 12, 2009

    Full of spirit.

  • Joe Dorish on Oct 12, 2009

    Great poem about gratitude!

  • Lady Sunshine on Oct 12, 2009

    Beautiful Melody…we often times forget in our daily lives.

  • Jo Oliver on Oct 12, 2009

    Way to capture the holiday!

  • Guy Hogan on Oct 12, 2009

    The poem is full of the Thanksgiving Holiday spirit. Happy Thanksgiving!

  • Vikram Chhabra on Oct 12, 2009

    A very uplifting poem!

  • CA Johnson on Oct 12, 2009

    This was such a beautiful poem. With Thanksgiving around the corner, it is the perfect time to be grateful for the things that we have.

  • Judy Sheldon on Oct 12, 2009

    This is so pretty and uplifting. Thanks for sharing.

  • Ruby Hawk on Oct 12, 2009

    Lovely words and inspiritual.

  • Eunice Tan on Oct 13, 2009

    Very nice poem for thanksgiving

  • LOVELYHONEY on Oct 13, 2009

    really lovely

  • Netty net on Oct 18, 2009

    I like how you thankful thanks for sharing beautiful poem.

  • CutestPrincess on Nov 7, 2009

    I truly enjoyed reading this!

  • SharifaMcFarlane on Jan 2, 2010

    Sweet words. This poem is full of that spirit of thanksgiving.

  • Cynthia Cox on Feb 26, 2010

    A wonderful poem of sharing the gratitude and never being selfish. A timeless work of art. Thank you for sharing your talent.

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