For this moment
as I remember to breathe in
and listen to the small, still voice
I am grateful in every cell
for the wonderful gift of life
and the blessings showered upon me
right now
For this moment
I remember the power of humility
to heal me, keep me right-sized
and open the door to joy
Considering his history
he had plenty of evidence
To support his belief
that he got a raw deal
Until
that is, until
he reconsidered
Looking anew for any evidence
of what a great deal
he had gotten
That side won…
It’s so easy to count the blessings
of having you in my life
When I consider
a lifetime of days
As strings of baubles
jewels lined up
Sparkling with the light
of love and appreciation
Thank you…
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
