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A GRATEFUL HEART
Give me a grateful heart, Lord,
for each small favor granted.
As years unfold, may I behold life
still through eyes enchanted.
Let me find beauty in all things,
Nor be too blind to see
The goodness in my fellowman,
That he would find in me.
Grant that my ears remain attuned
to hear the smallest sigh,
And may I lend a gentle touch
to those less sure than I.
Let me remember lessons learned,
and profit from the past.
And may I build a bridge of dreams,
that shall forever last.
Let me rejoice in simple things
I need no wealth to buy.
The scent of pine upon the wind,
A burnished copper sky.
Scarlet roses on the fence,
Sunrise through the trees.
Lord grant that I may not outgrow
affinity with these.
Give me a grateful heart, Lord,
let me be satisfied,
When days are less than sunny
and plans lie at low tide.
For life's a sweet adventure,
that leads to who knows where.
And love was made for sharing
and hearts were made to care.
~GRACE E. EASLEY~
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