True treasures

There's beautiful skies and beautiful seas

Land all around to bless you and me

But of all of these beauties  and all of this grace

Which of these treasures will  hold you in place

We have countries of splendor and bars made of gold

Countless or travels on which we've been sold

Malls made for shopping and online stores too

But which of these outlets can satisfy you?

We buy all of the gadgets and have all the new

We have Iphones and Ipads and houses..it's true

Our bling is so sparkly..  our houses overflow

With all that we have, here; there's something to know

That  nothing we purchase and nothing we can buy

Can top what's been given from our God by and by

Everything's passing and everything will  end

But what God has given will always extend

Our families our frienships and all  formed out of time

Like verses will be written with great  rhythm and rhyme

Continuing through centuries and not costing us a dime

Let's value these treasures, this Thanksgiving time

Happy Thanksgiving .. thank you Lord for all you have given us.

Be thankful

 Be thankful you're breathing and walking around

That when you are sleeping you're not on the ground

Be thankful for sunshine, for winter, and  rain

For good times, for bad times and even some pain

Be thankful for lodging  for big homes or small

For nourishing nutrients and blessings that fall

Be thankful for dark times,  the moonlights and sun

Be thankful, be thankful for each and everyone

And, finally,  be thankful for whoever you are

You don't need to sparkle or be like some  star

Just be for each moment God's vessel of love

And always be thankful for all of your stuff