Inspiring Poem about Things to be Thankful For

This inspiring poem about things to be thankful for is an excellent reminder for everyone. By sharing her own challenging experience, Susan, the author of the short inspirational poem below, has reminded us all to keep our abundance and good fortune in perspective.

Tied Up On My Thirtieth Birthday

By Susan
Minnesota

Last week was my thirtieth birthday,
A Monday of blustery snow.
The thought of leaving my twenties,
Made me feel terribly low.

Though I'm attractive and healthy,
With hubby and kids I adore.
Hovers an ominous feeling,
I've never been thirty before.

Kisses and breakfast are boosters,
Time now for work and for school.
Alone I am off for some jogging,
My favorite way to refuel.

Returning I'm shocked to discover,
A burglar is in our abode.
Panic has quickly consumed me,
My day is about to erode.

Things could have been worse I consider,
He left me unhurt, scared but sound.
But now on the floor of a closet,
I sit in the dark tightly bound.

My wrists are behind me and aching,
Tied to my ankles with rope.
A gag fills my mouth I can't holler,
How am I going to cope?

I struggle like heck for an hour,
I twist and I yank and I strain.
And then that discouraging moment,
I realize my effort's in vain.

So now I must face my dilemma,
Bound up and gagged I must wait.
Perhaps reaching age number thirty,
Is not such a terrible fate.

At last comes the music I've prayed for,
My daughter is home for the day.
I "mmphff" just as loud as I'm able,
To summon her quickly my way.

Oh, all the wonders I'm blessed with,
A life that is lustrous and whole.
Two wonderful. wonderful daughters,
And a husband I love with my soul.

I thought quite a bit in that closet,
My faith and my hope never lagged.
I realized I'd so much to value,
While sitting there bound up and gagged.



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