I am thankful for every breath I breathe,

For my friends and family,

Every chance to see,

Beyond just me.

I am thankful for the water I drink,

For every connection or link,

Every chance to say what I think,

Without someone telling me I stink.

I am thankful for every bit of food,

For every good mood,

Every chance not to be rude,

For being renewed.

I am thankful for our generation,

For every celebration,

Every chance to bring light to this nation,

For dreams and aspirations.

I am thankful for paper and pen,

For hardworking women and men,

Every chance to start over again,

For every Amen.

I am thankful for life.