Heavenly sun wanes,
Applauded by dusk’s silence…
Ovation of gods!
Cherished by the lowliest,
Taken for granted by man.
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Without any thought,
We reap her fruitful bounty
With veracity.
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An ungrateful child
Would offer her greater thanks…
Yet we laud her not.
Perhaps it’s human nature
Or maybe we’re simply fools.
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~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
In times of crisis
Forgetting to be thankful
Is easy to do
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Subtle rays of sun awake
Earthly living things.
Rising up as day does break
Easing out of dreams.
Now the song the dove must sing
Announces the new morn.
Donned in heaven’s golden ring
Ever thankful to be born.
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Another year’s come
I welcome it with gusto
Though without fanfare
Why should I celebrate that
Which comes with or without me
Still I am thankful
And I am truly hopeful
For a better year
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Joy and glad tidings
Hallmarks of this gleeful time
Lost by so many
Those without means, abandoned
Are left to suffer alone
No tree, gifts or warmth
Is afforded to these souls
They’re invisible
Perhaps the Christmas spirit
Was meant as a reminder
That giving is more
Than gifts to friends and family
It’s to all mankind
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
How can I complain,
With food, shelter and clothing
A place to call home.
I am not ravaged by war,
Despised by much of the world.
This joyous season
Take the time to remember…
We are truly blessed.
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
A simple thank you…
Gratitude shown with two words.
Does the thought pain you?
Do you find it a weakness
To show appreciation?
You would be most wrong!
Be thankful for all you have
Each and every day.
Only good can come of this
And you’ll be better for it
…In the End.
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Fluttering open
Struggling to clear the haze
Another morning
What will this new day behold
Everything as intended
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
Through a sleepless night
Filled with abundant chaos
I arise thankful
Accepting this rocky road
As a temporary turn
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
It’s not the shopping
The shiny black Friday deals
Material wants
Created by corporate greed
For the bloating of coffers
It’s for gratitude
Communion with ones you love
Appreciation
Sadly we tend to forget
With every new commercial
~~ Dominic R. DiFrancesco ~~
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