Thankfulness comes in many forms,

Some joy,

Some sadness.

The joy of seeing a newborn baby,

Their parents adoration,

Grateful for the chance.

The sadness of watching a loved one leave,

As people touch the coffin,

A final thanks for their life.

The burning anger of a past fight,

Teaching you patience.

It serves you well now.

Gratitude for friends, their words of wisdom.

Support in the tough times,

Celebration in your success.

A gladness for the haters, despite their sting.

You see now they need kindness

As their words mirror themselves.

There is gratitude in every moment of life:

The tough, the light, the scary.

Every thing you lose,

Is a step you take.

And every thing you learn

Helps you to grow.