I’m thankful for this November weekend
Leaves falling to their place
Where silent and still, my heart can rest
Peace is inside this space
Contentedness is a choice, I think
Counting my blessings inside
Wrestling with worry is for another day
I’ll let this gratitude reside
As the feeling of holidays entice us
And lights replace yard signs
I can’t help but feel, we are on our way to heal
If only we let love rise
Things may look different this year
Celebrations are small and few
But if we turn our ear to wisdom
We will hear her heart ring true
She calls to us in the night
And whispers her heart aloud
Her words discerning and clear to us
Dissapating the fear ridden clouds
If we lean in and listen closely
Reaching for what we know is true
We’ll find everything we need is around us
And this re-centering will be the glue
Bridge us to each other
Let peaceful waters flow beneath
Before our rivers are frozen
Let the warmth of thankfulness be embraced
Gathering Gratefulness
