Gratitude

Knock knock
Whose there
Gratitide
Gratitude who
The gratitude you felt when u saw.the first spring flower bloom
The gratitude for joyin.the face.of gloom
For rainbows in oily puddles of sludge
When you realize that you just.gave up your biggest grudge.


Remember the gratitude you had
When you saw her after a very long.time
And realized beyond doubt that you loved her

But wait....there is more to that
You loved her as a human
Not as your chick
You adored her more that your new kicks
More than the crib
And the ride
And you loved her more than you loved you
This you couldn't hide

Here is to gratitude for that
For love for humanity and compassion
When your first acts of love are always right
And need no revision
It is when long lost friends gather
And ask about faith over a meal
it is for when u step into a used car lot
And without haggling get a good deal

How about that sunrise he said
Or the sunset......or smiles
For sure i proclaim....but you see
I haven't seen them in quite a while
I have been using my windows of eyes
To see the universe outside
What i see is my reflection
It is all my hearts projection
So i have gratitude for this heart
No matter how often it breaks
I am so grateful for perseverance
For seeking equanimity no matter how long it takes