Mark I. Kirkmeyer

WHAT AM I THANKFUL FOR?

Today, two days before
Thanksgiving Day
I ponder what
to be thankful for.

I am thankful for…
every breath I take

I am thankful for…
the news I watch before day break

I am thankful for…
days without pain

I am thankful for…
fall rain

I am thankful for…
a brown eyed lady

I am thankful for…
friends and family

I am thankful for…
men and women who serve
with duty and honor

I am thankful for…
overcoming my horror

I am thankful for…
my nephew not having a drum

I am thankful for…
the subtle nuances of freedom

I am thankful for…
renaissance faire

I am thankful for…
a lady so rare

I am thankful for…
memories of…

I am thankful for…
love