If we have access to clean water, adequate food, decent clothing, and a sturdy home, we should be thankful. Some people in our world walk long distances to draw contaminated water and many go to bed with hungry bellies. Homeless people shiver in ragged clothes out on cold sidewalks.
If we have family that loves us and we enjoy the companionship of good friends and neighbors, we must be thankful. Think how many people live alone or feel lonely in the wide world, wishing they had someone to be with or talk to. A warm touch, listening ears and understanding heart are treasures.
If we live in a nation that respects the life and liberty of its citizens with laws that recognize the worth and dignity of every individual, let us be thankful. Rule by tyrants or terrorists results in oppressive regimes where no one is safe. All people deserve a voice in their own government.
easy to complain
about food or politics
give me thankful heart
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Frank encourages us to write a haibun on thankfulness today at d’Verse poets…not sure whether I’ve written a haibun or a grandmotherly sermon!
a poem in my pocket 
Nov 27, 2023 @ 19:44:49
Excellent haibun, Lynn!
Nov 30, 2023 @ 15:30:14
thank you, Sara 🙂
Nov 26, 2023 @ 03:01:40
Love this, and I agree, Lynn ❤
A beautiful haibun!
Sincerely,
David
Nov 27, 2023 @ 11:05:52
Thanks for your comment, David! ❤
Nov 21, 2023 @ 17:23:23
Wonderful message. It’s the message of Thanksgiving.
Nov 22, 2023 @ 11:42:36
Thank you…gratitude is a gift!
Nov 21, 2023 @ 13:53:34
Indeed… or maybe we need to be thankful, it could be so much worse.
Nov 21, 2023 @ 07:45:44
Totally gorgeous, Lynn. Happy Thanksgiving
Nov 22, 2023 @ 11:43:40
Same to you, dear Selma!
Nov 20, 2023 @ 21:11:37
Amen. Nothing more to be said!!!
Nov 21, 2023 @ 06:58:33
thanks for the “Amen”, Dawn!
Nov 20, 2023 @ 20:38:24
A big Amen to your great haibun. Well done.
Nov 21, 2023 @ 06:59:10
I appreciate your comment, Dwight…Happy Thanksgiving!
Nov 21, 2023 @ 10:19:32
You are welcome. Happy Thanksgiving to you as well.
Nov 20, 2023 @ 18:50:39
Gratitude is an antidote for many ills!
Nov 21, 2023 @ 06:59:49
Oh yes, so true. Glad your focus was thanksgiving, Frank!