The poem below attempts to say
the ways that we can show
our gratefulness: the who, what, when;
the where, the why, the how.
(Tulips in Spring) photo by Jan DobleWho am I grateful for?
Most any one I've known!
Those close to me, as well as those
who briefly come and go.
What am I grateful for?
Much more than words can say.
Just waking up, with all the aches--
the chance for another day!
When am I grateful?
The opportunities abound!
Every day that I've been given--
every moment I'm around!
Where am I grateful?
No need to stop and think!
It's everywhere; it's here, it's there--
any place where I can blink!
Why am I grateful?
Because I don't deserve a thing!
The gift of life--and that alone--
is reason enough to sing!
How am I grateful?
I'm afraid I haven't shown
the thanks I should--the ways I could--
for everything I've known.
So each and every day,
(through all the wind and rain),
find something to be grateful for--
that chance won't come again!
jan doble, november 2008
jan doble, november 2008
