Being Grateful

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Am I really grateful
For Life;

For the hands
That cared;

For the eyes
That listened;

For the touch
That spoke;

For the words
That calmed.

For the joy
That brimmed,
And the grief
That hurt.

For the flower
That smiled,
And the thorn
That pained.

For the wins
That elated,
And the losses
That humbled.

For the quiet
Pauses,
And the noisy
Chatter.

For the blessed
Encounters,
And the aching
Goodbyes.

For the intriguing
Perplexity,
And the exuberant
Clarity.

Who am I
To know the
Why’s and What’s
Of Life;

A singular gift
Given to me;

Except be grateful
For the whole
Of Life.