Hello! Every now and then, you'll find a new starter-poem that you can finish, or some other poetry challenge on this page.

Summertime and the living is not as easy as it used to be. But instead of focusing on what you don't have, how about being grateful for what you do have?

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I count sunny days
too many to number,
and ice cream which makes
any day better
and friends who love me
even when my pockets
are empty.
I count hugs and kisses
given to me
for free,
and God
who woke me up this morning
so that I could
keep on counting.

What are you grateful for this summer? Put your thoughts in a poem. When you're done, how about slipping that poem in a card for your mom or dad? I'd bet good money they'll love it!

Later!

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