Thanksgiving

Giving thanks…

for sunshine and rainstorms,

for laughter that warms the night and soothes the soul,

for tears that wash the day and gives wing to heartache…

giving thanks,

loud and strong, soft and sweet,

for strong quiet men and sweet happy girls

and children who dance ‘cause there are a thousand tomorrows…

Giving thanks…

for hummingbirds and wildflowers,

for lovesongs and daydreams and requited passion,

for pain and sorrow, joy and forgiveness, hope and faith…

giving thanks,

reverent and free, humble and bold,

for the wisdom to remember all our yesterdays,

and the strength to embrace all of our bittersweet tomorrows…

Giving thanks…