Appreciating Gifts

by Cheryl Merrick

To me I seem
to merely state the obvious.

I simply remind people
of the goal or principle,
or I might share some idea
on how to solve a problem.

Surely, these are things everyone
already knows.

At first I am surprised
at their appreciation,
then humbled
as I am reminded that
my clarity of vision
is a gift from God.

Blogs

by Cheryl Merrick

Following promptings
to share
the gifts I’ve been given,
I leave my comfort zone
and enter the world
of web blogging.

Unsure what I’m doing,
I jump in
Posting compiled research
on Addison’s disease,
helps for struggling students,
and my stories of faith.

As I share my sixty years
of experiences,
I find myself wondering
if these blogs
will help anyone,
or even be seen.