Messages Of Thankfulness

Published: November 2017

We all have people in our lives we are thankful for. These poems can be shared with them to show our gratitude for their influence on us.

27 Poems About Being Thankful For The People In Your Life

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1. Thanks
- By Michael A. Faust
- Published: February 2006
Mother's Day Poem Written By Loving Husband

in Mother's Day Poems

I know it's been a hard task,
the things we ask of you.
You should know you're very special
for all the things you do.

I know it's been a hard task,
the things we ask of you.
You should know you're very special
for all the things you do.

I'm thankful for a wife like you;
no one could take your place.
A heart like yours for those in need
is a thing one can't replace.

So thanks again for being there
and for all the things you do.
No man could be so lucky
to have a love like you!

Happy Mother's Day!

Let my eyes be massaged by your beauty.
Let my heart be warmed by your smile.
Let my ears always hear that you love me.
Let my lips kiss yours for a while.

Let my arms hold you close when you're sad.
Let my hugs make you warm when you're cold.
Let my love last as long as forever.
That way we will never grow old.

Let me promise you'll never be lonely.
Let me promise to always be true,
Please let me by happy for the rest of my life,
When I ask you, please say, "I do."

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2. My Sister
- By Jennifer D. Brock
- Published: February 2006
Long Lost Sister

in Sister Poems

What you mean to me
Is more than I can express.
You see, I had no sister when I was little
To call when I was in distress.

What you mean to me
Is more than I can express.
You see, I had no sister when I was little
To call when I was in distress.

When we first met,
We had no clue.
What was getting ready to happen
Was not completely out of the blue.

God had a plan
Throughout all the years.
He was making us for each other
To share life's smiles and tears.

I never could have imagined
What a sister's love was about
Until I met you,
And then I really found out.

A sister's love is unconditional.
It's a love that has no end.
A sister's love wants the best for each other.
It's a love that will always defend.

Sometimes we may get mad,
Or we may begin to fight,
But that's the fun part about having a sister.
We both think we're always right!

I'm so glad that I did not have
A sister in the past.
It's made me much more thankful
For the sister I have at last.
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3. Thanksgiving
- By Edgar Guest
in Famous Holiday Poems

Gettin’ together to smile an’ rejoice,
An’ eatin’ an’ laughin’ with folks of your choice;
An’ kissin’ the girls an’ declarin’ that they
Are growin’ more beautiful day after day;

Gettin’ together to smile an’ rejoice,
An’ eatin’ an’ laughin’ with folks of your choice;
An’ kissin’ the girls an’ declarin’ that they
Are growin’ more beautiful day after day;
Chattin’ an’ braggin’ a bit with the men,
Buildin’ the old family circle again;
Livin’ the wholesome an’ old-fashioned cheer,
Just for awhile at the end of the year.

Greetings fly fast as we crowd through the door
And under the old roof we gather once more
Just as we did when the youngsters were small;
Mother’s a little bit grayer, that’s all.
Father’s a little bit older, but still
Ready to romp an’ to laugh with a will.
Here we are back at the table again
Tellin’ our stories as women an’ men.

Bowed are our heads for a moment in prayer;
Oh, but we’re grateful an’ glad to be there.
Home from the east land an’ home from the west,
Home with the folks that are dearest an’ best.
Out of the sham of the cities afar
We’ve come for a time to be just what we are.
Here we can talk of ourselves an’ be frank,
Forgettin’ position an’ station an’ rank.

Give me the end of the year an’ its fun
When most of the plannin’ an’ toilin’ is done;
Bring all the wanderers home to the nest,
Let me sit down with the ones I love best,
Hear the old voices still ringin’ with song,
See the old faces unblemished by wrong,
See the old table with all of its chairs
An’ I’ll put soul in my Thanksgivin’ prayers.
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4. I Love You, Mom
- By Lyndsey Romjue
- Published: May 2011
Poem For Mom's Birthday

in Birthday Poems

You brighten up my life
With tender love and care.
When I reach out,
You're always there.

You brighten up my life
With tender love and care.
When I reach out,
You're always there.

You're someone I can count on
When I need a helping hand.
You're warm and loving;
You always understand.

I'm so thankful to have
A mom like you.
There is no other
Who could fill your shoes.

I always took for granted
That you were there for me
And all the things you did,
But now I see.

You're such a good example
Of what a mom should be.
We always get along so well,
Even when we disagree.

You're so patient
And understanding.
You don't ask for anything.
You're outstanding.

You're so quick to give
And such a joy to be around.
You're such a good person.
You deserve a special crown.

You have a good heart.
You're honest and true.
You're the best mother,
And I really love you.
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5. Thank You
- By Hannah L
- Published: January 2015
Poem Thanking Boyfriend For His Love

in Anniversary Poems

Thank you
For loving me true,
For being no one but you,
For holding my hand

Thank you
For loving me true,
For being no one but you,
For holding my hand
And helping me stand.

Thank you
For never giving up
And never getting stuck
In the dark times
Where only love shines.

Thank you
For the kind letters
That make me feel better,
For putting up with me,
And loving what you see.

Thank you
Now and forever.
Remember, I'll never
Stop loving you.
What I say is true;
I mean it from my heart,
Even when it's dark.
I love you.
THANK YOU!
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6. For My Grandpa
- By Ilona M. Blake
- Published: March 2008
Remembering Grandfather

in Funeral Poems

I know we are all feeling a little bit sad
That we've lost our Grandpa, our friend, and our dad.
Together we have cried an ocean of tears
As we feel so empty and hold many fears.

I know we are all feeling a little bit sad
That we've lost our Grandpa, our friend, and our dad.
Together we have cried an ocean of tears
As we feel so empty and hold many fears.

But Grandpa would want us to know he's in a good place
And that he's watching us all with a smile on his face,
As we have made him so proud, as proud as can be
That he has raised such a beautiful and special family.

Thinking back now, I really must say
I feel lucky and privileged to have known Grandpa to this day.
For in my life, you have played a special part.
The memories I will treasure and keep close to my heart.

For me, I am glad my little baby he got to meet.
And for all of us, be grateful, his life is now complete.
To each one of us he has loved and cared.
As a family, be thankful for the good times we shared.

Although he has gone, we will always be together,
And his spirit will live on in each one of us forever.
When you look to the sky, look for the brightest star,
As that will be Grandpa looking down on us from afar.

And now I would like to thank the good Lord above
For blessing us with our Grandpa, with his kindness and love.
Dear God, if it is not too much fuss,
Take extra special care of our Grandpa, for he is very dear to us.

Grandpa, if you are listening, say a prayer for us every day.
Be sure to protect us and guide us on our way.
We know when God called you, you had to go,
But we want you to know, Grandpa, we miss you and love you so.
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7. My One, My Only, My Everything
- By D Lancaster
- Published: March 2015
Love Finds A Way

in True Love Poems

For so long, I wished for the day.
The day that our love would find its way.
From my heart and into your soul,
The feeling so strong, I had no control.

For so long, I wished for the day.
The day that our love would find its way.
From my heart and into your soul,
The feeling so strong, I had no control.

When that day came, when I found you again,
I vowed never to make the same mistake.
I knew I would never let you go,
For my life is now complete in a way I cannot show.

For eternity I will spend making you believe,
You are the sole reason that I breathe.
My life is yours, my hopes and desires too.
Until my dying day, my heart is reserved just for you.

You are everything I could ever need and more,
More than I deserve or would dare wish for.
You are my baby, my angel, my dream girl.
I'm thankful every day that you are my whole world.

For the time I spend with you, my heart truly sings.
My one, my only, my EVERYTHING.
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8. I Want To Thank You Again
- By Janelle J. James
- Published: June 2007
in Thank You Friend Poems

To me, you're like an angel, sent by God above,
To cleanse my soul of sadness and fill it with love.
You are my inspiration, and I want to thank you,
For without you, I don't know what I would do.

To me, you're like an angel, sent by God above,
To cleanse my soul of sadness and fill it with love.
You are my inspiration, and I want to thank you,
For without you, I don't know what I would do.
You've changed my life around
And turned my frown upside down.
You have shown me the way
So that I will never stray.
For this I want to thank you again,
For staying close by and being a friend.
And to end this off, I just wanted to say
That if you need a friend,
I'll be there till the very end.
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9. Mother Unlike Any Other
- By Brittany
- Published: May 2015
Poem About A Great Mother

in Mother Poems

My dear mother unlike any other,

You taught me how to walk,
And you taught me how to talk.

My dear mother unlike any other,

You taught me how to walk,
And you taught me how to talk.
You provided a roof over my head,
And always made sure I was fed.

You taught me morals and standards,
The meanings of living and all about giving.
What a wonderful, beautiful, thoughtful, intelligent mother I have,
And you make me truly glad.

You always go out of your way for everyone each day.
You always listen to what I say even if I'm having a bad day.
Whenever I've had issues
You have always been my tissues.

You always hugged me tight
And loved me with all your might.
You were always there for me when I needed someone.
I'm so very thankful to have a mother like you,
With your kindness and all that you do.

All these words are perfectly true,
And mother, I love you.
You are a mother unlike any other.
A little poem I wrote for you to let you know
I love you and appreciate you every day
In every single way.
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10. Real Friends
- By Olivia
- Published: May 2010
Poem About Being Thankful For Friends

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There's this little thing called friendship.
I experience it every day,
And I will always be thankful that I have friends,
Because they have helped me along the way.

There's this little thing called friendship.
I experience it every day,
And I will always be thankful that I have friends,
Because they have helped me along the way.

A friend is a flashlight in the dark,
A rainbow after the storm,
The sunshine after a cold, damp day,
The glue when you are torn.

I have friends I love like sisters.
(I know they love me too.)
They'll be there through thick and thin,
For I know their friendship is true.
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11. Daddy, I Love You
- By Laura Phipps
- Published: February 2006
in Father Poems

You held me up when I was weak.
You hugged me close when tears I'd weep.
When things got hard, you pushed me through.
You always showed me you loved me true.

You held me up when I was weak.
You hugged me close when tears I'd weep.
When things got hard, you pushed me through.
You always showed me you loved me true.
I know there were times I made you cry, and to this day,
I don't know why.
For without you, where would I be?
I am thankful God gave you to me.
Thanks, Dad, for you are one in a million.
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12. The Perfect Little Girl
- By JJ
- Published: June 2007
Poem About God Making A Perfect Granddaughter

in Grandchildren Poems

When God was making our granddaughter,
He thought, "What can I do
To create a perfect little girl
To make a grandma's dream come true?"

When God was making our granddaughter,
He thought, "What can I do
To create a perfect little girl
To make a grandma's dream come true?"

He started with cute and healthy
Then added extra smarts.
Then threw in lots of giggles
To lighten up our hearts.

He made her eyes a great big blue
And put extra twinkles there.
Then stroked her skin with angle dust
To make it soft and fair.

He made her brave and made her strong.
Part --- and part------
And made her big enough to share
So everyone could treasure.

It's been seven years since God sent you,
And I'm thankful every day
That he heard the prayer from Grandma
And sent the perfect little girl our way.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY
PAPA AND I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH

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13. Just Who You Are
- By Abimbola T. Alabi
- Published: December 2019
A Neighbor's Kindness

in Thank You Friend Poems

You've got quite an easy style
with a tender heart to match,
and how you'd wear a cheerful smile
then that kindly voice attach.

You've got quite an easy style
with a tender heart to match,
and how you'd wear a cheerful smile
then that kindly voice attach.
You are a joy to behold,
even when the times are tough.
You offer a hand to hold
whenever the road seems rough.
You are thoughtful with advice
when you have some to share
and would show up in a trice
when you're needed to be there.
You are an angel, that much is true.
Thanks so much for just being you.
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14. Treasures
- By Patricia L. Cisco
- Published: September 2017
Life's Most Valuable And Purest Treasures

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Treasures come in so many ways:
the sun that lights the cloudy days,
a rainbow from a summer shower,
a rose that blooms within an hour.

Treasures come in so many ways:
the sun that lights the cloudy days,
a rainbow from a summer shower,
a rose that blooms within an hour.
Yes, treasures come in so many ways.

A baby's staring, wandering gaze,
a dolphin's dance on ocean waves.
Yes, treasures come in so many ways.

The heart beats of two souls in love,
a beautiful white and peaceful dove.
Yes, treasures come in so many ways.

A sky full of snowflakes of rarest form,
a cup of cocoa to keep us warm.
Yes, treasures come in so many ways.

A house full of family on holidays.
For these treasures we should give God praise!
Yes, treasures come in so many ways.

I could keep on counting for days and days!
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15. For My Aunt
- By Angie M Flores
- Published: August 2008
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My aunt is to me the greatest person in this world,
one of a kind and one in a million.

She has the biggest heart with the most caring touch,

My aunt is to me the greatest person in this world,
one of a kind and one in a million.

She has the biggest heart with the most caring touch,
which she shares with so many of us.

Her soul is made of pure love,
yet she's worth way more than gold.

In my eyes, she will always be
the most beautiful person to walk the earth.

To me she's the smartest woman I know,
and it truly does show.

There is no one that compares to her,
no one that even comes close.

I appreciate all the advice she has given me.
I take it in with immense gratitude.

The memories I will forever cherish,
for they are priceless.

For all she has done, I will forever be thankful,
and my love for her only grows more with each day that passes.

On a high pedestal is where I hold her,
for I admire her so much more than she knows.

Having her a part of my life is the greatest gift of all,
being in her presence is God's blessing to me.

Looking deep inside of her,
I see that strong, wise woman I hope to become.

Giving, helpful, loving, caring, and kind,
is what defines her.

She is not only my favorite aunt, but she is my role model,
and to be like her would be my only wish.
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16. I Never Knew I Would Love You Like I Do
- By Kathy Russell
- Published: January 2009
in Love Poems about Marriage

I never knew that I would love someone the way I love you.
You have opened the door to a new and exciting life
that I had never imagined could be...

I never knew that I would love someone the way I love you.
You have opened the door to a new and exciting life
that I had never imagined could be...

My days are not empty with you by my side,
and my nights are not as dark with you in my life.

You bring me flowers and leave me love notes.
You make me laugh with your funny jokes.

You hold me close in your arms when things seem tough.
You lend me your shoulders with my heavy loads.

You whisper I love you when you think I'm asleep.

The miles may take us far apart,
but we leave each other the love in our hearts.
Never a night is missed to say I love you.
The minutes turn to hours and then into days.
I am so thankful you, my love, came my way.
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17. To My Family
- By Peyton A. Goad
- Published: February 2006
in Loving Poems about Family

To my family
Who supports me,
Loves me,
And cares for me.

To my family
Who supports me,
Loves me,
And cares for me.

They have made me who I am today,
And they have raised me right.
I am still learning from them,
And they are still there.

You have made me a very happy person,
And I am so thankful.
I pray to God above
And thank him for my wonderful family,
How he has given me this special one.

I want you to know,
I love you so.
Thank you for these wonderful years,
And thank you for bringing me into this world.
.
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18. My Thank You
- By Meghan N. Faber
- Published: February 2006
Thanking Sister For Always Being There

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You've always been there,
making sure I was okay.
The one who helped me be
the kind of person I am today.

You've always been there,
making sure I was okay.
The one who helped me be
the kind of person I am today.

I'll never be able to repay you
for all that you have done for me.
Knowing that I'd need someone
when I'd fall and scrape my knee.

You are my big sister,
one that I admire most.
I will always be thankful.
Having a sister like you makes me boast.

Not to mention those times,
when boys were boys.
You were always the first one
to help me regain my poise.

You understand me
like only a sister can.
And when I'm upset and not talking,
you always just give me your hand.

Now you're getting married,
and your life will soon be complete.
But I will always come to you
whenever I feel defeat.

So this is my attempt
at thanking you for what you've done,
because in my book you'll always be
my sister, number one!
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19. Being Thankful
- By James T. Atkins
- Published: November 2019
Thanksgiving Blessings

in Thanksgiving Poems

I could list the gifts I'm thankful for and write until next week.
My health, my eyes, my darling wife, granddaughter's rosy cheeks.

Treasured friends, that If I called, would say, "I'm on my way."

I could list the gifts I'm thankful for and write until next week.
My health, my eyes, my darling wife, granddaughter's rosy cheeks.

Treasured friends, that If I called, would say, "I'm on my way."
A precious mother, that lucky me, turns eighty-one today.

Children I'm so proud of, sisters that make me smile,
little ones that call me Pops; my list could reach for miles.

A soldier in some foreign place, assuring liberty for me,
a sunny sky, a frosty morn, a blue-green shimmering sea.

I'm thankful that in this land I love, we're free to disagree,
where we aspire to so much more than mediocrity.

I keep this mental list of gifts and add to it each day,
like God's unique and precious love, whose patience never sways.

A similar list, I know you have, so think on that awhile,
and be thankful, friends, that everyday our gifts outweigh our trials.
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20. Thank You For Taking Care Of Me
- By Jessica
- Published: June 2008
in Thank You Poems

Thank you
For everything you have ever done
To make my life better.
I might deny it sometimes,

Thank you
For everything you have ever done
To make my life better.
I might deny it sometimes,
But a great part of who I am
Is thanks to the two of you.
Sometimes I thought to myself
That you were being too strict,
Sometimes unfair,
But now I see
That it was all for the better,
And I am thankful for it all.
You taught me respect
On a level most kids my age
Never even heard of.
You taught me the value of life
In a easy way to understand.
I know that I
Can sometimes be a little hard headed
Or even a real teaser,
But still I have managed
To follow your teachings
And become
As good a person as I can be.

Thank you
For everything.
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Messages Of Thankfulness

27 Poems About Being Thankful For The People In Your Life

1. Thanks

2. My Sister

3. Thanksgiving

4. I Love You, Mom

5. Thank You

6. For My Grandpa

7. My One, My Only, My Everything

8. I Want To Thank You Again

9. Mother Unlike Any Other

10. Real Friends

11. Daddy, I Love You

12. The Perfect Little Girl

13. Just Who You Are

14. Treasures

15. For My Aunt

16. I Never Knew I Would Love You Like I Do

17. To My Family

18. My Thank You

19. Being Thankful

20. Thank You For Taking Care Of Me