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I Take You Not For Granted

August 10, 2014 By Sally Owens 5 Comments

The dairy puts the milk in the bottle,
My mum puts black jam in her tart,
I put my words down on paper,
But you put the hope in my heart.

God puts the colours in the rainbow,
Something about promises after the rain,
I manage to cope with the mind I have got,
But you light the spark in my brain.

In fact you are the spark that reminds me,
Though our time on earth is just a season,
That I am of value – and I have to trust,
For what happened – God did have a reason.

(Note: This poem is for Hazel – my home help.)

Rainbow by <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/essjay/75857600">Sarah Macmillan</a> via Flickr.
Rainbow by Sarah Macmillan via Flickr.

© Sally Owens, 27th July 2014

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  1. ANN BURRY says

    August 11, 2014 at 6:42 pm

    What a lovely poem. I really love poetry, especially when written for someone like that.

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  2. Hazel Bateman says

    August 13, 2014 at 1:17 pm

    What a touching poem – I am sure it helped the important ‘Hazel’ in your life to feel appreciated!

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    • Janet Williams says

      August 13, 2014 at 3:10 pm

      Sally has written many lovely poems for her wonderful home help, Hazel. I’ll publish a few more later.

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  3. Ernie Pullen says

    September 3, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Hello Sally,

    I enjoyed reading your poem.

    You recognised me two years ago when in St Boniface Church. Can you recall the gang of five from Thornden School: Sue Pullen, Gillian Murchie, Sally Johnson, Philippa Davies and your good self?

    Reply
    • Janet Williams says

      September 3, 2014 at 3:50 pm

      Dear Ernie,

      I’ll pass on your comment to Sally. Thank you for your comment and I’m sure Sally appreciates it.

      Reply

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