Gratitude

I am thankful today for waking up easily and happily
I am thankful for my health and strength
For love and compassion around me
I am thankful for my son and the village that rears and loves him
I am thankful for my friends and family
For peace and ease
I am thankful for Red Stories and The World Stage
For poetry and words
For art and creativity
I am thankful for stories and books
For my class and the new student who brought new and wonderful energy
I am thankful for love
I am thankful for a new day to start over