POETS UNITED - BLESSINGS

“Every blessing ignored becomes a curse.” - Paulo Coelho

For the Mid-week Motif this week, the folks at the Poets United site look at “Blessings”: Blessing is a gift of bliss, affirmation, hope and inspiration bestowed upon a person. Let’s find out who showers Blessings even in these days of guilt, abuse, greed, misery, crimes and cares. Sometimes we are at the receiving end and sometimes giving. Capture your Blessings in your lines today.

Here is my contribution:

Blessed Are They…

Who in adversity find hope,

And who in hardship cope

With endless woe and ill –

Who out of blackness light distill.

Who even in injury forgive,

Finding courage to live and let live.

In meekness is strength hidden untold

They stand tall, resolute and bold.

Who have the energy to love

Even all those unworthy of

A sentiment so noble, tender;

Their heart so ready to surrender.

Who trust and still believe

All those who seek reprieve;

Who credit all of base humanity

With virtues that preserve their sanity.

Who strive for peace and calm

And who on strife shed balm;

Giving repose to those who tired,

The sweetest respite they’ve desired.

Who make the crooked run straight

And the trivial things be great;

Who have humility, patience, charity

Giving their all with grace and verity.