The Gift of Each Day

Each new day offers a gift,
Something special about the day
To give the heart and soul a lift
And make life better in some way;
If you seek then you will find
That each day's gift will come to mind.

It may be sunshine through a cloud,
A rainbow glimpsed after the rain,
A friendly face in the midst of a crowd,
The sudden easing of a pain;
If you look around with a hopeful view,
The gift in your day will appear to you.

A gift may be in what you see,
Things you touch or what you hear,
The joy in simply being free,
The love of someone very dear;
If you take time to quietly pray,
God will reveal your gift today.

© Connie Arnold

Friends

This poem is dedicated to you, my special online friends!

Friends are for caring and also for sharing,
Helping each other in every way;
As friendship is growing, your love is showing
In things that you do each passing day.

A friend is so dear, bringing comfort and cheer,
Someone with whom you can share each emotion;
When you are in need, a good friend indeed
Will listen to you with faithful devotion.

With good friends you must know you can trust
That on them you always can depend,
And give thanks each day, whenever you pray
That God helped you find such a special friend!

Connie Arnold

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