A poem in gratitude #17:

Thankfulness For the Season
by Michael Romani

Memories of letters written
By the likes of me and you
To a certain man in red
Depending on how written
Always brought a toy or two
Thoughts of this dance inside my head

In this well lettered story
There is seldom a given thank you
But then again, who is looking for glory
Just a thought of kindness would do
Somehow its these things that give us meaning
And the essence of magic into our being

Thankful for the challenges along the way
The sorts of things seen as adversity
Eyes popping in a thousand shades of gray
As we take life in all of its immensity
Its all in how we choose to see
But, the best presents are received in humility

In this grown up world of resentment
Too often filled with anger and spite
It takes good will to find loving contentment
So desperately needed to shine its light
These are the things of absolute brilliance
That gives to each of us our best resilience

Coming to us in this time of year
As we lift our cups filled with holiday cheer
Giving our spirits over to tidings of joy
Little rays of happiness given with each toy
Bestowed on each of us with hearts of gratitude
This is the thankfulness of our right attitude

So as we turn to each in our loving family
This looking back over the passing years
Let our memories be of love and good company
Remembering collected smiles and not tears
For this then is the way of blessed love
Our truest connection to God above

(c) November 17, 2019  Michael Romani
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