even though it may sometimes
seem that I take you for granted
or some such
the truth is I appreciate you
for who you are – all of you
for all you do
for all you refrain from doing
for being my friend always
even when I’m acting
like a putz
Like the tender unfolding
of each petal delicate
The victory of gratitude
declared my heart
a blessed zone of peace
Awakening
one thanks at a time
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My tears of happy
slip like rivers
down my cheeks
Our house, if considered
speaks silently
of our lives and nameless quirks
Stoically witnesses
our poetry and sciences
And surrounds our life together
with kindness and generosity
Roots deep in the rich muck
sing out beauty
Infusing your spirit
to the flowering of your
song of love
One petal
one moment at a time…
