I wonder if I'm thankful for the blessings that God sends, Am I thankful for my health, my home, and all my loving friends, Am I thankful for my other self I've known for years as wife, Am I thankful for the children who'll perpetuate my life; Am I thankful for the food I eat, and raiment that I wear, Am I thankful for the joys of life and happiness I share, Am I thankful for the birds and trees and sunny, smiling skies, Am I thankful for the books I read, the ripe fruits of the wise? I wonder if I'm thankful for the life which I possess, Am I thankful that my soul is never steeped in bitterness, Am I thankful for the work I find each week day must be done, Am I thankful for the hope that's mine of honors to be won; Am I thankful for the tears I shed of sorrow and of pain, Am I thankful for each small success my humblest efforts gain; Am I thankful for inspiring thoughts which elevate the mind, Am I thankful that I'm human and like others of my kind? If I am not, oh grant, dear God, that in thy holy way Thou wilt implant into my soul a real Thanksgiving Day. Oh teach me how to show my thanks for all which Thou dost give, That I may in the future years a thankful spirit live. Amen. | Discover our Poem Explanations and Poet Analyses!Other Poems of Interest...INVITATION TO A PAINTER: 3 by WILLIAM ALLINGHAM THE LITTLE FIRE IN THE WOODS by HAYDEN CARRUTH THEN AND NOW by CECIL DAY LEWIS SPRINGTIDE by GEORGIA DOUGLAS JOHNSON BALLROOM DARK by CLARENCE MAJOR |