“give thanks in all things”
thankful in the broken?
yes, even though…
minds may be murky
hearts can feel hurt-full
bodies sometimes besieged
our bleeding relationships
offered as sacrifice on altar
are sweet-smelling fragrance
only in our broken-ness
can we ever become
wise, humble, healed.
there’s an aching beauty
in a cracked heirloom plate
or a rusty antique tractor
beauty begging to be
restored, renewed
to re-live again
living forever grateful!
(I Thessalonians 5:16-18)
a poem in my pocket 
Nov 30, 2014 @ 22:16:44
I would like to think we can also get there through joy – but f we are broken, it is good to use it for deep healing. And the truth is, we can’t go through life without a few breaks.
Nov 30, 2014 @ 22:42:33
I agree, Rosemary…and thankfulness leads to joy!
Nov 29, 2014 @ 18:38:35
Yes, through brokenness we can often gain wisdom! And that is a good thing that results from difficult times.
Nov 29, 2014 @ 06:37:19
Yes, you had me at //the aching beauty of a rusted tractor/ something profound, even inspirational about patina, rebirth, regeneration. Sorry that my title for my piece was a bit offensive, but thanks for stopping by regardless.
Nov 28, 2014 @ 22:46:03
As I read this, I thought how very biblical this seems…and then I saw who wrote it! Beautiful, Lynn.
Nov 29, 2014 @ 04:31:12
Victoria, i think this is the best comment i’ve ever received on my poetry…thank you!
Nov 29, 2014 @ 19:00:21
Awww..thank you, Lynn.
You may like my new novel, The Sin of HIs Father–I plan on having a free giveaway on Kindle if I get a chance to organize it. If you do happen to read it, I would love to have you do a review…if you are willing.
Nov 30, 2014 @ 14:19:51
Victoria, I would be honored to review your new book! After I get my copy and read it 🙂
Nov 30, 2014 @ 19:00:22
Thank you Lynn. Do you have Kindle? If so, I will let your know when I schedule the freebie. If not, would you like me to send you a copy?
Nov 28, 2014 @ 20:59:53
True.. i think.. believe an know from experience that the darkness in life.. can be the greater of life’s experiences to give Thanksgiving for.. and now and then.. i revel back into darkness.. to take in.. and give thanks.. for how it all works together for the greater Thanks of life.. as is..:)
Happy Thanksgiving to you.. and yours.. in light or darkness as prayer of life…:)
Nov 28, 2014 @ 19:08:42
Alas.. Probably true.. Only in the broken we can become wise.. Maybe we should be thankful for every crack we mend.
Nov 28, 2014 @ 17:20:20
Beautifully put! Sad for the brokenness but glad for the message.
Nov 28, 2014 @ 16:46:05
This is good message for us, especially during the holidays when we have so many images of the “perfect” Thanksgiving or Christmas. Thank you, I’m glad I read this.
Nov 28, 2014 @ 15:28:05
only in our brokeness can we become wise…ha…yes it is the truth….only then are we usually humble enough to accept wisdom….there is much beauty in brokeness as well…that is for sure…