Simple Thanks

Simple Thanks

I am thankful we all awoke this morning,

and took a breath of new day

I am thankful for the love surrounding me during the day, lying beside me at night,

and felt from beyond the walls of our home

I am thankful for a warm home

filled with laughter, smiles,

and cats that play fetch

I am thankful for the path I have chosen,

the trail that I have marked,

and what I learned

along the way

I am thankful that what I do is good,

and makes a difference in the lives of others

I am thankful for being me,

without regrets

I am thankful for being there when needed,

and when needed, someone being there for me

I am thankful for the fruit on our trees,

the water in the brook,

the change of the seasons,

and the food on our table

I am thankful that I am a father,

and thankful for understanding

when to act,

and when to wait

I am thankful for the woman I share a life with,

for family,

and family to come

I am thankful for an understanding,

and forgiving God

that placed me here

The reasons are His,

the simple thanks are mine

--W.J. Hersee

November 2009