I got a notice that traffic was up on this blog. I’m thrilled with that, and anyone or anything that’s responsible for the boost, I’m very thankful for.
Tag: gratitude
Whatever You Need, Brother
Tony’s sitting at the laundromat alone,
waiting on his last load of clothes
When another man comes in out of the rain
w/just what’s on his back
shaking off the wet & cold
Tony looks at him, smiles & says:
“Man, how about I help you right now? I’ve got some dry jeans and t-shirts here,
feel free to check them out, take whatever you need, brother
…I’ve got plenty anyhow”
The other man looks at Tony w/thanks, and says:
“you give me hope I’ve got to say,
I thought compassionate people like you
were on the fade these days”
By: J.N.R Dutton
Wonderfully Surprised
Even without posting all the time, this blog continues to surprise me (in a wonderful way) with how it’s doing. It’s doing better than I even could have hoped for overall, and I am so thankful for that. To all my readers, I really wish I could reach out to all of you & show my gratitude directly for everything you all have done to support this blog (and sometimes give me personal inspiration & encouragement.)
Love to you all, sincerely,
THE POET
The Things of Yesterday
The things of yesterday
have passed away
Tomorrow here is not guaranteed
So just spend the moments that you have
Living gratefully
By:J.N.R Dutton
All Things New
As we reflect back
on everything from this year
It has been a rough one,
people all over have had stresses,
fears, and tears
Nonetheless,
there have been blessings too,
Look to our Maker,
who makes all things new
Cast your cares upon Him
He forever cares for you
By:J.N.R Dutton
Traveler
A traveler wandering wearily,
seeking a place to rest his head
Stopping @ a roadside inn,
the innkeeper said:
“Sorry my friend,
The inn hasn’t got a spare bed,
but if you’re willing to wait a minute
I’ll fix up my personal couch instead,
I don’t want you out in the cold tonight,
you could easily end up dead”
As the innkeeper
was about to depart
The traveler thanked him,
from the bottom of his heart
By:J.N.R Dutton
Truckers
They haul freight up & down the interstate
Doing their best not to be late
Working their tails off til the end of the line
Away from their family, for days at a time
To provide provisions for yours & mine
They don’t do it for glory, not a pat on the back
Though I would argue they deserve @ least that
By:J.N.R Dutton
Gratitude
I learned that this blog had it’s best day ever yesterday, and to those who made it happen, thank you from the depths of my soul. This blog has been so many things at so many times since it’s inception. Everything from an outlet for pain, a place to express my faith, to a place to just be creative, and beyond and I am grateful for it all.
Another Blessed Day
Let us walk, let us run,
work & play beneath the shining sun
Let us Love, let us pray,
and be thankful for another blessed day
By:J.N.R Dutton
Dear All
This is a special thanks to those who still grace this blog with your presence.
My steady readership is seemingly quite a bit fewer than when I started off, but I am grateful still nonetheless.
The Poetry Of J.N.R Dutton 