gratitude for abundance.

for each breath today. thank you.
that my eyes can see today. thank you.
for food and strength to eat today. thank you.
for clothing and shoes and a job to ready for today. thank you.
for every time the world smiles at me today. thank you.
for my heart that feels so deeply even as it is broken. today. thank you.
for the comfort of knowing that even when there was no one to turn to, i was never alone. thank you.
for carrying me - always - like a mother with child. today. i thank you.
for sanctuary like a bird finds shelter in the strong arms of a tree. thank you.
for sweet, sweet, peace when i would grow anxious. thank you.
for even the chance to thank you. i say today. thank you.