I AM GRATEFUL

I am grateful for my mistakes,
anxieties and fears
they give rise to my courage,
for those I hold dear

I am grateful for having
been broken, in pain
so hope can rebuild,
dissolve all the blame

I am grateful to be alive;
my next breath fills my lungs
I am grateful to feel old
and also feel young

I am grateful in every instance
what is happening, to see;
bearing witness to
this moment in history

I am grateful for yesterday,
today and tomorrow
I am grateful for those who lead,
and for those who do follow

Amid the sorrow and loneliness
there is joy and connection,
I am grateful for all of it—
Love, in all directions

P.S. Sunday, May 10 is Mother's Day. Call, write or videochat your mom!