Gratitude

I am thankful for this early morning
I am thankful for my son peacefully resting in bed
Thankful for an evening at the movies with my mother, son, nephew
Thankful for hearing laughter and cheer
For love and understanding
I am thankful for conversations
Thankful for silence and grace
For friends
Even thankful for the sadness I still feel about the verdict
I am thankful that I feel
I am thankful that this will not wash over and disappear
This happened
I am thankful for moments to breathe