AND, it's that time again...
i am gathering gratitude like blueberries in a basket destined for a grand pie
gratitude for
inspiring friends
hot with new ideas that move, shake and stir
for my own inspired lamplight
which seems to burn all on it's own at the moment
for dark purple plums hanging by skinny wooden teeth and threatening to drop
from their own juicy weight
for mysterious and wild books that arrive by the magical mail system
for solstice candles burning all night
and for cool waters sprinkling on happy ankles
for perfect quiche
for breezy, warm days that surprisingly don't sear yet
for kind helpers from far away
for little plucks on tiny violins
for outside of the box thinking
for partners who scoff tradition and live their freedom to create
for healthcare providers who make a huge difference with her tiny needles and funny intimate conversation
for possibility of what i haven't yet dared to imagine
for responsibility and peace
for new color and shape
for good fitting sunglasses and pre-pregnancy skirts
for an old dog with humid breath and long, thick, loving fur and a goofy smile
for days that last longer than i do
for satisfying memories
for commonality among people
and for you, gentle reader, persistent traveler, friend
i count you today as my blessing among them all.
