Giving Thanks - A Poem

Giving Thanks by Anthony A. DiMaria

As we sat around the fire on that cold but cheery night,
I looked around and I beheld a very wonderful sight,
The fire shown the smiling faces of friends having conversations.
Everyone was happy, everyone was laughing,
I don’t think more joy could be found in all of the nations!

And as I sat there looking at all this I thanked God for all He has given;
I thanked Him for my friends, ones who love Him and have striven
To be closer to Him and to do His will;
I thanked Him for the bright, starry night that He had made
And for the nice breeze and the chill.

I thanked Him for the fire that was warm and bright,
The friendly flames that jumped out and lit up the night!
I thanked Him for the joy that we all shared,
The ability to laugh and smile and talk about our Lord.
I thanked Him for the ability to worship Him without being scared.