A Thanksgiving Prayer
By Jane Czajkowski, resident
God:
I am thankful for all you have given -
Big stuff, little stuff, peaceful livin';
Freedom, family, and friends.
For your production flaws amends:
Hearing aids, trifocals, and Depends.
Thank you for your generous graces,
Mountain views, and wide open spaces.
Crunchy pickles and kids' monkey faces.
(I do not attribute my penchant for poetry to you,
Lest some question that's the best you could do).
Oddly, I am thanking you for pain,
It's not something I would seek to gain.
But it has made me wiser and tolerant
Of those whose choices seem abhorrent.
Like a nose-pierced child or a political fool.
They might have learned different lessons in life's
school.
However, I beg you to not go overboard:
Put a lid on it, will you, Lord?
Will I be grateful when I cannot walk anymore,
Supine on a back covered with a big sore?
However, pickles and cute kids will do.
Thank you, God, thank you.
Thank you to the nice person who left
a surprise "Boo Bee" painted rock by
our front walkway. It brings a smile
to my face every time I walk by and
see it! Susan K.
If you have seen an act of kindness or
have received one, please share with the
community. Let's spread gratitude! Email
your gratitude to fourseasonsnews@
yahoo.com or, if it's open, go to The
Lodge Lobby and fill out a gratitude note
and put in the box marked "The Box of
Gratitude." Thank you.
Expressing
Gratitude
34 FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | NOVEMBER 2020
