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Doing Gratitude

Doing Gratitude

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Heart carved from a tree that needed to be cut down resting on the remaining portion of the stump.  Initials of couples have been carved in various places on both sides of the heart shape. Beside the heart are lots of bushes and brush with small green leaves.  A short distance from the heart is the blue water of Dufferin Island.  There are lots of trees on the distant shore with yellow and brownish leaves, along with one with pinkish red leaves, the colors of which are also reflected in the water.
Heart carved tree-cut at Dufferin Islands, Niagara Falls, ON Photo by Glad Klassen

The Choosing

I have tried and tried

with all of my might

But something about feeling grateful

I have not been able to write.

I’ve self-reprimanded:

What’s the matter with me?

I’ve only to open my eyes

for my many blessings to see.

From delec…

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