Circle of Gratitude by Stephanie Salinas
Family and friends
together for Thanksgiving
Sharing love, laughter, and joy
Prayers and hugs
grateful to God for life
Saying Amen
A thousand times over again
Smiles and tears
spreading God’s kindness
Burdens lifted
Heartfelt thanks
A circle of gratitude
God holding us together again
Stephanie Salinas was born in Texas, but her family moved to North Carolina in the late 1980s and she continues to call North Carolina her home. She holds a BS in Criminal Justice with a minor in Community & Justice Studies from Guilford College in Greensboro, NC. Faith, family, and friends – are very important to Stephanie. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends in the countryside where she finds inspiration to write. Poetry has always been her creative outlet since she was a teenager. She aspires to be a supportive and encouraging woman of God through her words and creativity.