Thankful

Today I am thankful. 

So very thankful. 

Thankful for just enough

without excess to confuse

and lead me astray 

to the department stores

where I start to believe that

according to Macy's,

I will never have "enough."

Thankful for this job 

that makes me think

everyday about

how to be better, 

how to engage students, 

how to disengage myself, 

how to demonstrate 

a listening ear

and listen

fully. 

Thankful for a friend

I could not have made more perfect.

A friend I don’t want to change or dissect

but rather absorb

as we pass the hours and minutes

of figuring out this mysterious life

together.  

Thankful for this day, 

this chance to sit and let my mind

wander with no specific direction 

and let my body slow 

and settle 

into the sofa

as I sip on life, 

a day off, 

a small gift from God.