I choose an attitude of gratitude,
No empty words of platitudes
An attitude of gratitude
Deep down in my soul.
My life is filled with twists and turns;
My heart’s been bruised and cut and burned;
No excuses left to give:
Just love to share and life to live.
I’m looking at the good things
The lovely, noble, beautiful;
I’m talking ‘bout the good things:
Kissed negative talk goodbye!
I choose an attitude of gratitude,
No empty words of platitudes;
An attitude of gratitude
Deep down in my soul.
When they write the plaque upon my grave
Will they see my life as full of praise?
“Couldn’t say a bad word about anyone”
“He was kind and patient, strong and true.”
Time and chance come to everyone
It’s how I choose to live under the sun;
Anger and bitterness are easy to find
By choice I leave all that behind.
I choose an attitude of gratitude,
No empty words of platitudes;
An attitude of gratitude
Deep down in my soul.
©2011 Michael Scott-Branagan
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