"Drinking From My Saucer"

Recently, I made the statement to a friend that I'm a "glass-half-full" kind of girl.  She said, "MY cup is overflowing!"  Honestly, I felt a little ashamed that I hadn't thought to put it that way.  I made a mental note to myself to describe MY life that way in the future -- and it reminded me of the poem below -- as well as giving me the idea for my blog name.

 

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.

I don't have a lot of riches,
and sometimes the going's tough.
But I've got loved ones around me,
and that makes me rich enough.

I thank God for his blessings,
and the mercies He's bestowed.
I'm drinking from my saucer,
'cause my cup has overflowed.

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 God, help me not to 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 loads.
Then I'll keep drinking from my saucer,
'Cause my cup has overflowed.

~ John Paul Moore ~