This will be, appropriately, a meditation on gratitude in the midst of terminal canc...ZZZZZZZZZ.
Oh, sorry. Just closed my eyes for a few minutes, and while I did this came to mind. Cancer, schmancer, who cares as long as you've got your health?
Be grateful for the
jumping frogs
and for the lowing cows.
Give thanks now for
barking dogs,
and the hogs and sows.
Look up and see the
eagle,
and low night-silent owl;
behold the bright and
regal
plumage-crest of guineafowl.
Lay praise upon the
stubborn goats,
and the wooly sheep
(gentle donors of their
coats
to give you warmer sleep).
And last, tip hat to
alligator,
who lent his rhyme to “See
you later!”
And, because I'm grateful for ABBA, here's Dancing Queen. (Please click here if the video doesn't load on your device.)
Oh.. I LOVE ABBA!!! :) okay.. maybe not love, but thoroughly enjoy! :) But smiles to you Andrew.
ReplyDeleteAnnette, I'll go with 'LOVE ABBA!'
DeleteWhat a lovely poem Andrew...yes, so many things to be grateful for if we'd just stop and think about it.
ReplyDeleteWemi, thank you so much!
DeleteWe can always find something to be grateful for - if we choose to think on it. Grateful for the FMF community which brings such encouragement and friendship each week. And that includes you!
ReplyDeleteJoanne, yes, gratitude is intentional...and I am honoured and humbled by your words.
Delete(((((Andrew)))))
ReplyDeleteAs a new bird-watcher, I LOVE this!
Annie in Texas
((((((ANNIE!))))))
DeleteThank you so much for being here!
Happy Thanksgiving, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteAmie, FMF #10
Amie, thank you. It was a good day, and gratitude flows. I hope you and yours were likewise blessed.
DeleteThanks for being here.
Happy Thanksgiving! Your poem made me smile!
ReplyDeleteAnita, I am so glad to give you a smile! You've given me so many.
DeleteGreat poem, and I'm grateful for Abba too!
ReplyDeleteLesley, ABBA rules!
DeleteThis poem made brought a smile to my face. I agree with Joanne, I am grateful for the Five Minute Friday Community and that includes you. I am praying for you and Barb. I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteJolene, you have touched my heart more times than I can count. I'm grateful for YOU.
DeleteLovely! And we all need a good dose of Abba every once in a while. :)
ReplyDeleteAnnie, thank you so much...and a good dose of ABBA does wonders!
DeleteYour words always make me smile! God bless you, dear Andrew!
ReplyDeleteMariel, I am so honoured...bless you!
DeleteAndrew, what a lovely grateful poem. Grateful for all of our FMF community, you too. Blessings.
ReplyDeletePaula, I am grateful for YOU. Thank you so muc for being here.
DeleteAlways look forward to your posts, Andrew--and the videos. This one made me smile.
ReplyDelete(Grams at #33--almost decided to skip this week)
Grams, thank you...and I am glad you decided not to skip this week. Your post is a keeper.
DeleteI love ABBA so much -- and these thoughts as well. Love and prayers to you and Barb.
ReplyDeletePaula, thank you for your love and prayers...and for the ABBA affirmation!!!!!!
DeleteNice choice on music. Take care, Andrew.
ReplyDeleteMy dear, dear Norma...I am so glad you liked the music.
DeleteTaking care is hard. Things are very bad. Bleeding in the lungs.
Even when you're sleepy, Andrew, your wit and wisdom shine through! Thanks giving me a chuckle this morning! Hugs and prayers coming your way!
ReplyDeleteBeth, I am so grateful for the hugs and prayers. Very hard now.
Deleteall creatures great and small.
ReplyDeletelove you took us there this week, Andrew.
my best to Barb and all the 4 footed creatures in your neck of the woods. or desert.
Linda, this is getting so hard, but I am so grateful for you.
DeleteAndrew, this made me smile. Especially the alligator. My youngest has decided baby gators are the absolute cutest. Thanks for the reminder that, in the midst of all the hard in this world, there are still many things we can thank God for.
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you and Barb, my friend.
Jeanne, baby gators are cool! And they o well in a bathtub, with love.
DeleteI'm hurting. I really appreciate the prayers.