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Friday, March 21, 2014

Hawaiian Thank You

May I 
Always be
Happy
And grateful for
Love
Openly given.



     The Hawaiian word for thank you is mahalo.  Yesterday I had a friend call to talk about her gratitude rock.  She carries it in her pocket to remind herself to be thankful for all the beauty in her life and all the wondrous encounters she has.  I have another friend who makes a list every Sunday of all the things from the previous week she is thankful for.
    I'm thankful you have come to read my poem today.  Now that spring is here I feel like there are changes occuring in the universe and I'm so glad  we are a part of the changes.  So thank you.  Today's poem was written especially for you.  Your challenge for today is to write your own poem about thankfulness or gratitude.  Perhaps you'll want to try an acrostic poem too.
     Thank you for stopping by and now I'm off to go rock hunting.
     Happy Poetry Friday.  For more fun poems today hop over to  The Drift Record , Julie Larios is hosting the Poetry Friday Roundup this week.  Thanks, Julie, for all your work.  Great poetry party!
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11 comments:

  1. jamaMarch 21, 2014 at 4:26 PM

    I'm thankful for this acrostic, Joy! Mahalo to you from a Hawaii-born friend :).

    Meke Aloha Pumehana
    (Fondest Aloha)

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    1. JoyMarch 21, 2014 at 6:03 PM

      You're extremely welcome, Jama. Someday we've got to meet in person.
      Thank you for all the gifts I receive from all your wonderful posts.
      You've just reminded me that I want to do something with all the Hawaiian proverbs I've collected.

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  2. GatheringBooksMarch 21, 2014 at 7:29 PM

    Awww, Joy. Your acrostic poem made me smile today. Always good to remember the things we should be grateful for like the taste of spring. :)

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    1. JoyMarch 27, 2014 at 4:26 PM

      Thank you. What does spring taste like for you? What is your most favorite spring memory?

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  3. Linda A.March 22, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Joy,
    Thanks for being grateful for me and all your other followers.

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    1. JoyMarch 23, 2014 at 1:43 PM

      I am grateful for you. Hope all is going well.

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  4. AnonymousMarch 22, 2014 at 1:42 PM

    I now have 3of yours that I need to get in my journal...... Maybe one of these days... ILY

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  5. RosiMarch 22, 2014 at 7:45 PM

    Mahalo for giving me some inspiration with your poems every day. I am grateful for that.

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    1. JoyMarch 23, 2014 at 1:41 PM

      Ah, it works both ways, Rosi. You often provide inspiration for me too.

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  6. Mary LeeMarch 23, 2014 at 3:42 AM

    An attitude of gratitude is healthy for both body and soul!

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    1. JoyMarch 23, 2014 at 1:41 PM

      Absolutely, Mary Lee.
      I'm so glad that you are blogging because I enjoy reading your posts.

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