Thankful for the Holidays
The things I don't always say
I’m thankful for many things
More than I can begin to say
So on today, like any other,
Yet special in it’s own way
I give thanks
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For the peas that I don’t like in rice
For the tiny little mice
For the gnats and mean mosquitos
For the smells that make me gag
I’m thankful for
...
For lukewarm water
For cloudy days
For quiet nights
I’m even thankful for you
...
For the tears I cry
For simple smiles
For the anger I can’t always contain
For the love that simmers
Oh man, I’m quite thank for you too
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There are too many things to list that I’m thankful for,
You see, because I’m thankful for it all
I’m thankful for the things that make
my skin crawl
for every pain staking fall
I’m thankful for the sadness that washes over me
I’m thankful for the joy that dries my tears
I’m thankful for foggy days where clouds storm inside me
...
I’m thankful
Because every day that I gag, snot, smile, wince, wink, or cry
Is a day that I’m alive
And for the gift to experience life,
I’m thankful
...
I hope from this
my words kiss
your cheek
because I’m thankful for you too
People I know, and those I don’t
I’m thankful for the gift of you
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Jennifer David
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Comments (9)
Lovely heartwarming piece . Just beautiful for this time of year-Thank you for sharing 🤍
Terrific work! Keep it going—congratulations!
Fabulous!!! Congratulations on Top Story!!!
Grateful for everything. And grateful of this beautiful piece! Thank you for sharing this Jennifer ❤ Merry Christmas! And congratulations on top story!🎉
I really enjoyed this today on Christmas Day!
Grateful to have this work, too!
Well now. I am not a Christmassy person and don't do anything for it, but read this with intrigue and was delighted. Well done on a superb and very important Top Story. I've now subscribed!
Jennifer, this was something else. A good reminder that the bad stuff can make us stronger. Hope you're okay. Merry Christmas!
Thank you for reminding me to expand my gratefulness and to be thankful for the things that ultimately move me forward, make me better, promote healing, etc. Thank you for writing this piece.