Gratitude

I am thankful for this day
For waking up in a sound mind
I am thankful for a good rest last night
I am thankful for leading a pleasant poetry workshop at Compton College
Then meeting in Buena Park for a future crafts workshop
Then leading another pleasant workshop at USC
God is always good
I am thankful for patience
Patience others show towards me
Patience I have for others
I am thankful for my son
For the entire community that rears him
I am thankful for my sister
For my friends and family
I am thankful for words
For poetry
For the journey I'm on
I am thankful for the oneness of all beings
I am thankful for the connectedness between God and me
I am thankful for this moment right now
For love and compassion and forgiveness
I give thanks
And so it is