“Blessings, A Special Gift” A Thanksgiving Poem (Revised) selection from “Roses Amidst Thorns” copyright 2005, John J. RIgo

Taken Sunrise on Black Friday, November 25th 2011 in Gun Barrel City on Cedar Creek Lake in Texas at OZ our lakehome

The following poem from my first published book, has been a favorite  poem for many years.  It has been republished several times in the Dallas Morning News, The McKinney Courier Gazette, and various major web sites.  From my family to yours, our best wishes and blessings.  

Over the last year, I am especially appreciative of all the positive feedback I have received on this WordPress web site.  Thank You All!

 

Blessings, a special gift from God.

Given in prayer

given when no hope

seems apparent.

 

 

Blessings bring joys

when there is darkness

laughter where there are tears.

Could these blessings be

but tears from God?

 

 

A way that our God lets us know,

that He truly is there

and yes

He does exist?

 

 

At times these gifts are given

when never expected

to let us know

truly love and concern

is there for us all. 

 

 

If you have forgotten on this day

the many special blessings rendered to you.

In this blessed thing called Life.

Get on your knees

render thanks to our God.

 

He will only bless you

with more of His eternal Love.

 

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