Ode to a Grateful Heart

Ode to a Grateful Heart

A Poem by Alyssa Carlstrom

Today I choose to be grateful.

I will not complain and give way

to despair.

Instead, I’ll open my mouth and declare every

blessing and every advantage that my heart can remember.

While focused on praises,

envy no longer consumes me.

When selfishness sees a grateful heart,

it runs and hides.

As gratitude seeps into my soul,

it bubbles up within me,

and true joy overflows.

I become more outgoing -

I smile at others and they smile back.

I’ll meet my goals and create everlasting friendships.

Better decisions will be made, and exhaustion will

no longer have the upper hand.

Forevermore I will be grateful.

© 2018 Alyssa Carlstrom


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This is so well written, I really enjoyed your words here

Posted 4 Years Ago


YES!!! It takes a lot of self reflection and humbleness to realize that about ourselves. Some wouldn't even care while others do. The more you're grateful for things, the more positive you'll become. Know from personal experience.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Alyssa Carlstrom

5 Years Ago

Exactly! Thank you for the review. :)
Your poem is simple, yet beautiful. Reminding ourselves for our blessings is one of the most important things we can do.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Alyssa Carlstrom

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much Amanda! :)

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Added on July 27, 2018
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Tags: jesus, happy, heart, god, christian, grateful

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Alyssa Carlstrom
Alyssa Carlstrom

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Just a girl who is in love with Jesus and who loves to write about Him and anything He lays on my heart. more..