LIFE The greatest Gift Of All

by Lu   Dec 7, 2005


I am only human
Many mistakes
I shall make
I will never be a
Flawless perfection
Nor will I strive
To be perfect

My husband
Gentle and true
Forever by my side
Never treats me
As anything less
Than his equal
Loves me as I am

My children are
Not angels
Yet they are still
Gifts from God
Given to me as
True blessings
My treasures

Money does not grow
On trees for me
Yet I am thankful
For what I have
Less fortunate than some
Yet more fortunate
Than many

I have been given
Family and friends
Love and kindness
Kisses and hugs
A heart that feels
Yet the greatest gift
Of all ~ Life

My life I never
Take for granted
To see and breathe
Life I appreciate
For if tomorrow
I am called to heaven
I am ready

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  • 18 years ago

    by neens

    Life is a precious gift. I'm glad you don't take it for granted. Keep on writing. I love your poems.
    ~neens~

  • 18 years ago

    by Angie

    You are truly a beautiful woman Luanne...... Never take anything for granted and I can see that you don't. Live life to the fullest, which you are doing. Beautifully written and quite a powerful message as well....

    My favorite stanza

    My life I never
    Take for granted
    To see and breathe
    Life I appreciate
    For if tomorrow
    I am called to heaven
    I am ready

    Smiles, Hugs and Love, Angela

  • 18 years ago

    by Ann Stareyes

    Luanne,
    This was such a beautiful and heartfelt poem. Everything in life isn't perfect for anyone but as you said, I'm thankful for all that I have, love, family, life, and my faith...This was beautiful.....I loved this stanza the most...because I'm so thankful to see another day and to know in my heart that I'm also prepared.....Love ya, Ann

    My life I never
    Take for granted
    To see and breathe
    Life I appreciate
    For if tomorrow
    I am called to heaven
    I am ready

  • 18 years ago

    by Chelsey

    Money does not grow
    On trees for me
    Yet I am thankful
    For what I have
    Less fortunate than some
    Yet more fortunate
    Than many

    What terrific lines those were and thats what a lot of people take for granted...I am in that situation as well...yes les fortunate then some people but wayyy more fortunate then others and I wish people would realize that!! I loved this poem Luanne..your supposed to live lifeas if you were to die tommorow.....hopefully you'll stick with us for a while which I have faith you will!! But its so great your ready! As for me I am a bit nervous about death because I'm still a kid and all but I am ready too because I believe in a heaven!

    Terrific job I loved it!
    Love, A.I.D (chelsey)

  • 18 years ago

    by JJ

    What a beautiful poem to describe your life. I especially love this part:

    My life I never
    Take for granted
    To see and breathe
    Life I appreciate
    For if tomorrow
    I am called to heaven
    I am ready

    Great write...a perfect way to live life. Well done. outstanding job. you inspire me. keep up the good work.