Poem May 19, 1986 Issue

Vital gratitude

BRETT L. STAFFORD

Not a mechanical "thank-you"
for hoped-for benefits,
or mere habitual utterance for present good

But crisp, deep, inspired thanksgiving
(even in the middle of a trying storm)—
inspiration breaking the shell of mortal gloom.

With gratitude, penetrating joy flows,
humbly acknowledging God as being All,
loving, ceaselessly enveloping His children.

With this new stand—
our meek, heightened rising and seeing felt—
healing can't be far off!

BRETT L. STAFFORD

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