everyone gets sad
take time to grieve what is lost
remember the good
hold onto what is lovely
with gratitude in your heart
Copyright ©2026 Lisa Paul. All rights reserved.
Written in response to Yvette’s challenge to write a poem about mental wellness or the lack thereof.
A Little Bit of Everything, With Love 
A spirit of gratitude is a wonderful thing.
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I believe it’s the secret to happiness ☺️
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and it explains why so many of todays youth are unhappy.
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Gratitude is a gift we can always keep close – lovely Lisa 🩷
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So true, well said and versed.
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Thank you very much!
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Beautiful and true
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So tender and ever so true.
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Thank you for your lovely comment 💞
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Beautiful poem, Lisa! Thanks for participating this week!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
http://yvettemcalleiro.blogspot.com
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gratitude reaps more gratitude
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Really lovely… and so true!
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So true. A lovely poem, Lisa.
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From the heart of experience – beautifully said.
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Thank you, Paul
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Very welcome Lisa ❤️
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Hi Lisa! This was the perfect reminder for us, at the end of the day, toreflect on what we are most grateful for. 💟
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Thank you kindly, Colleen.
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A simple but effective little write. Nicely done 👏
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Thank you very much!
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