I Am Thankfull

For my tragic childhood for because of it I am strong
For the tears I have shed in grief-
They have cleansed my soul.
For my enemies attacks-
They have been a mirror for me to see myself as I am.

For my faults- without them I would have nothing to do.
For my weaknesses- they have become my strength.
For my sadness- without it I would not know
How to be happy.
For my pain-It gives me hope that someday it will be gone.

For my years of depression-It has given me the
ability to overcome anything.
For conflict-It has made my mind keen and sharp.
For those that hate-It allows me to meet them
with love.
For the disrespectful-they have taught me to treat everyone with respect.

For the hopeless-they give me the opportunity to
teach them hope.
Yes I am thankful for all of these things- it has
made me who I am-A man with the power to
change the world.

Robert

hello Robert...this is good....actually sounds a little like my background...Larry

Hi Robert,

     WHat a powerful poem. You sound like a man who could do anything he sets his mind to.

    Thank you, Robert.

Your Good Friend

Deborah

Hi Robert, thanks for the invite, interesting post. Indeed it is Hope that carries us on its wings thru it all !!!! Grace n peace to you Pauline R

Thank you for visiting, Larry.

I would not wish what has happened to me
to my worst enemy, but if I had it to live over again, I wouldn't change
a thing. I don't enjoy suffering, but what I have gone
through has made it easier to cope with life's journey.

I sing the old song once in a while:

"Nobody knows the trouble I've seen!
Glory,