Poem from "Thanksgiving", called "Just Ice"!

Well, another poem in English.  It comes from a collection of poems and songs I wrote some years ago called "Thanksgiving".  I dedicated the collection to my father, who was a World War II Disabled Veteran, and also a humble and honest bookkeeper.  He taught me to be grateful in life and gave me the example of not complaining about his situation.  I call the title "Just Ice" which is a play on the word "Justice"!

 

November 11, 1999

 

JUST ICE!

 

Just one little thing do I ask of you.

Just one little thing do I ask.

 

Justice in the World.

Love in my heart.

Happiness and Trust to start.

 

Just one little thing do I ask of you.

Just a little, Just a little thing.

 

For joy in the World.

For peace in my mind.

For a change that's for the better.

 

Just one little thing,

Just one little thing,

Do I ask, I ask of you...

 

For a song to sing,

For a reason to live,

For health,

For good company...

 

For a day like this,

Filled with Love and Joy,

For the simple things in Life.

 

I got all that I need,

I got everything.

 

I got hope,

and hands to work.

 

                  By:  Karla