Thankful for Everything

Amidst the chaos and loudness seemingly shouting everywhere,

I retreat into my thoughts and search desperately.

What is there left to be thankful for?

Sometimes those things are too difficult to speak of and explain,

For words only limit the full meaning and are insufficient.

It's found as I gaze upon the stars and the heavens in the evening sky,

And the brilliant glow returned from the moon upon my face,

Piercing and enlightening straight into the depths of my soul and heart.

It's the catalyst within the rejoicing leap of my feet,

That extra spring in my steps that I take as I walk along my way.

I feel it surging throughout my body with euphoric power,

As an inner circuit that is unseen by the outer world.

It caresses my cheeks through the passing breeze

As a refreshing breath of coolness from the sun's heat.

I feel it in the magical and beautiful cleansing of raindrops 

That sooth and relax my often troubled spirits.

A kind face and a kind smile,

Those strengthening moments of love,

So many things surround me.

How can they be numbered?

In happy times and in sad times,

They live on as do I,

And though tears run down my cheek,

Love abounds.

Each day reminds me of that.

Through the mundane, adventure, and turmoil of life,

The light still shines and waits to be seen.

I have everything to be grateful for.

Comments:

This was another evening writing exercise. I sometimes feel like I need to take time to focus on things of gratitude, because in reality there are so many things to be grateful for. There has been a lot of negativity going around the internet these days. I actually have to limit the use of it once in a while, because the negativity really weighs me down, and I find that time away from all of the commotion brings back the peace that I thrive on. 

The truth is that if anyone ever takes the time to think about all of the blessings they have, it's really an eye opener. There are things we never think about in our daily lives.

Patch of wild sunflowers at the side of the mountain while overlooking the valley.