Post hibernation stretch
inhale freshly cut grass, smug in clarity.
Chest pops carbon piano notes, moans of satisfaction shed;
engaged in the succulent bliss of life's dessert offering.
Magnetic blue skies raise arms and twiddle fingers, tickling clouds.
Onset of perma grin with no substance to blame, no hideous tongue wetness.
Life out of focus, needs foundation revisitation-- breathe.
Cool inward travel of oxygen, hollows cluttered passages, brushing hairs.
Exhaled release of 15 years napped in a bed of addiction.
Finally the songbird makes sense-
Children flourish with the innocence of hope.
Distant traffic soothes the ideaology of destination-
Oh beloved anticipation, how I've missed you-
Hidden by your breed of unreachable fate and hopeless destiny.
Mended now with Faith and the acceptance of eternal forgiveness.
Thank you for these wings, spread to honor your gift of birth.

God… I am sorry for all my sins
for having lied, for having failed you
for having played with sentiments
for wounding hearts uncaringly

I’m sorry for being thoughtless
always avoiding thinking of you
for doubting your love for me
resenting you for my hardships

I’m sorry for being so selfish
asking for things at my reach
while others deserving your time
were needing more of your relief

I’m sorry for not telling you “Thank you!”
for my arms, my legs, my head
for my kids, my life, my health
for the peaceful air we breath

I’m sorry for not appreciating
the roof we have on our head
the abundance of food in our table
the income that pays our debts

I’m sorry for not being there
when knowing that I could help
when others have been in pain
and on them, I walked away

I’m sorry for not making you proud
my ambition snatching humbleness
my heart embracing more hatred
and most of all, because you, I neglected

But a day like today …I think of you
and I know I’m not one of your child devotees
but father, I want to thank you
because I know … You’ve always been there for me …

Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something,
for it gives you the opportunity to learn.

Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations,
because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge,
because it will build your strength and character.

Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary,
because it means you've made a difference.

It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who
are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles,
and they can become your blessings.

Count your blessings instead of your crosses;
Count your gains instead of your losses.
Count your joys instead of your woes;
Count your friends instead of your foes.
Count your smiles instead of your tears;
Count your courage instead of your fears.
Count your full years instead of your lean;
Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.
Count your health instead of your wealth;
Count on God instead of yourself.

When all the leaves are off the boughs,
And nuts and apples gathered in,
And cornstalks waiting for the cows,
And pumpkins safe in barn and bin,
Then Mother says, "My children dear,
The fields are brown, and autumn flies;
Thanksgiving Day is very near,
And we must make thanksgiving pies!"