THANKFUL

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This a poem I wrote while depressed and considering the things that I am thankful for. The ending has a different tone.

THANKFUL

I AM THANKFUL THAT OTHERS HAVE SEEN MY PURPOSE EVEN THOUGH I WAS BLIND. I AM THANKFUL THAT OTHERS STOOD IN LINE WHILE I WAS DOING TIME. I AM THANKFUL THAT THE LORD CHOSE ME, TO ENDURE IN ALL THIS TRAVESTY. I AM THANKFUL THAT I CAN SMILE OR LAUGH WHEN THE TIME IS PAST. I AM THANKFUL THAT I CAN LOOK FORWARD TO SOMETHING NEW, I AM THANKFUL THAT I CAN LIVE BY MY PRINCIPLES. I AM THANKFUL THAT GOD HAS BLESSED ME WITH SWEET SERENITY, I AM THANKFUL FOR BEING A CREATION OF GOD AND A MOTHER TO MY CHILDREN. I AM THANKFUL THAT MY CHILDREN WERE BLESSED TO ME, I AM THANKFUL THAT I RECEIVED MERCY AND GRACE, I AM THANKFUL FOR THE KINDNESS AND GENEROSITY OF MY RACE. I AM THANKFUL TO BELONG TO A MAJESTIC BLOODLINE, I AM THANKFUL TO BE FINE. I AM THANKFUL FOR THOSE WHO UPHOLD ME, I AM THANKFUL THAT I LIVE PEACEFULLY. I AM THANKFUL THAT MY SOUL WAS REWARDED FOR DOING GOOD DEEDS. I AM THANKFUL THAT I CAN HELP OTHERS IN NEED. I AM THANKFUL FOR THE GIFT TO HEAL, I AM THANKFUL FOR EVERY MEAL. I AM THANKFUL THAT THE SUN SMILES ON ME, I AM THANKFUL FOR THE GLORIOUS MOON BEAMS. I AM THANKFUL FOR TWO PARENTS WHO CARE, I AM THANKFUL FOR THOSE WHO SHARE. I AM THANKFUL FOR MY ABILITIES, I AM THANKFUL FOR MY MENTAL CAPACITIES. I AM THANKFUL THAT I WAS HEARD AROUND THE GLOBE. I AM THANKFUL FOR THE WONDERFUL FEEL OF GOLD. I AM THANKFUL FOR BEING BOLD. I AM THANKFUL FOR THE HEAT OF THE FIRE, I AM THANKFUL FOR THE GIFTS FROM SIRE. I AM THANKFUL TO BE LIVING I TRULY AM, I AM VERY THANKFUL FOR MY POWER AT HAND. IF I LEFT SOMETHING OUT, PLEASE EXCUSE ME WHEN I SHOUT. I DON'T WANT TO FORGET ANYONE, SO MANY LOVE TO HAVE FUN. OTHERS CAN'T TAKE PLAYING GAMES, THERE IS TOO MUCH KNOWLEDGE ON THE BRAIN. I AM THANKFUL FOR THOSE WHO ARE DOWN WITH ME, I AM THANKFUL FOR THOSE WHO SPEAK UP WITH ME. I AM THANKFUL FOR THOSE WHO LOVE TO CLOWN AND I AM THANKFUL THEY LIKE TO STICK AROUND. I AM THANKFUL FOR A FROWN OR A SMILE CAUSE ITS A FEELING THAT CAN LAST FOR MILES. TO FEEL GOOD IS REALLY GREAT; ANYTHING INSTEAD OF NONE EVEN HATE. I AM THANKFUL FOR REVELATION. I LOOK FORWARD TO RULING MY NATION. I AM THANKFUL FOR MY ANCESTORS OF HISTORY. I AM EVEN THANKFUL FOR HERSHEY. WHEN THEY TRIED TO POISON ME, IT JUST SHOWED MY CAPABILITIES TO OVERCOME IN UNDUE CIRCUMSTANCE TO BE ABLE TO DANCE.  I WAS PATIENT WHILE ON MY MOUND EVEN WHEN THEY WRESTLED ME TO THE GROUND. WHEN THEY TRIED TO DEMEAN ME, WHEN THEY TRIED TO ERADICATE MY HUMANITY. I WAS PATIENT WHEN THEY HELD ME DOWN, I WAS PATIENT WHILE WALKING ON UNEVEN GROUND. I WAS PATIENT THROUGH SO MUCH, I FORGOT ABOUT TRUST. WHO CAN I TRUST EXCEPT GOD, NEXT TO HIM ALL ARE CLODS. HE IS THE REASON FOR MY ETERNITY. SO NOW THAT MY TIME HAS COME TO PASS, PLEASE DON'T GET SCARED AND TRY TO HARASS. JUST BECAUSE I NOW TAKE UP A NEW ROOM. DON'T TRY TO END BECAUSE YOU CAN'T SEND ME AWAY LIKE SOMEONE ELSE. DON'T SAY IT'S OVER CAUSE THIS DOLL AIN'T ON THE SHELF.

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Poetry is not a turning loose of emotion, but an escape from emotion.

T. S. Eliot (1888-1965) American-English poet and playwright.

PRIESTESSMACK’s Poems (29)

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TO GIVE OR LIVE 0
Declaration of Self 0
THANKFUL 0
Nectar of Love 0
THE TIGRESS 2
THE FALCON 0
THE LIONESS 1
DISPLEASED 1
THE GOVERNESS 1
FEMALE PHAROAH 2
TEMPTRESS 0
THE EAGLE 0
THE DONESS 1
TRUE STATEMENT 1
ADMISSION 2
THE NEGRESS 3
HURRY LOVE 2
DARK STRANGER 1
MYSELF 4
GIVE ME A BREAK 2
SpoKen 2
UnSpoken 3
MYSTIQUE 6
OUTSPOKEN 1
BLACK BRIDE 1
SWEET AGONY 4
WHITE ROSE 4
REVEL/AWOKEN 0
DONESS T'S BLUES 1