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Raymond Nichols is an author, artist, family historian, and blogger previously published in THE AMERICAN POETRY ANTHOLOGY, BEST NEW POETS OF 1986, HEARTS ON FIRE(A TREASURY OF POEMS ON LOVE), and THE COLORS OF LIFE.

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Friday, November 21, 2014

Be Thankful

Be thankful for another day 
Some did not get that much 
Be thankful if someone loves you 
Some do not get such 
Be thankful for the shining sun 
That warms these achy bones 
Be thankful for your family 
For some are all alone.