by Margaret
(Petrolia ON)
I was asked to read this poem at a Dear Friend's Funeral Service---He was such a great man and so humble about life---such a wonderful tribute for this "so-down-to-earth" man. We Will Always Love You, Frank.
Drinking From My Saucer
I've never made a fortune
and it's probably too late now
But I don't worry about that much
I'm happy anyhow.
And as I go along life's way
I'm reaping better than I sowed
I'm drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed.
Haven't got a lot of riches
And sometimes the going's tough
But I've loving ones around me
And that makes me rich enough.
I thank God for his Blessings
and the Mercies he bestowed
I'm drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed.
O, I remember times when things went wrong
My faith wore somewhat thin
But all at once the dark clouds broke
and the sun peeped through again.
So Lord help me to not gripe about
the tough rows that I've hoed
I'm drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed.
If God gives me strength and courage
When the way grows steep and rough
I'll not ask for other Blessings
I'm already Blessed enough.
And may I never be too busy
To help others bear their load
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer
'Cause my cup has overflowed.
A Tribute to this Wonderful Man.
Thank you---Margaret.
Webmaster: Thank you so much Margaret for submitting this. I was unaware of it. I now know it is actually lyrics to a song
There are many YouTube versions of the song. Here's just one of them
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by Margaret
(Petrolia ON)
This isn't a poem---it is a quote that I think is meaningful and I often use it as a special little note when I am sending someone a Sympathy Card from our family, when they have lost a loved one.
Death leaves a Heartache no one can heal
Love leaves a Memory no one can steal.
Thank you---I'm sure you have a column to print this beautiful message!
Margaret.
Webmaster: Thank you, Margaret. I believe the quote originates from a headstone in Ireland
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