On Gratitude
from Out With Lanterns
after W.S. Merwin
Thank you this cool July afternoon
in this summer that has no name
for my loves laughing in rooms below
for how my fate line led me West
to a man who soothed my static
for he who held my hand through
barren caverns and never let go
for the friend from age five who
showed up again age thirteen
twenty-two then every year after
for forgiveness for sorrow
for forgiving such sorrow
for the finch’s instinct to build
a nest outside my bedroom window
thank you for tending to the helpless
featherless needy and trusting that
they too will learn to fly
Friends! I’m hosting a few drop-in summer writing classes online. All you’ll need is a pen, paper, open heart, and a healthy dose of vulnerability. Classes will be held July 22, 29, August 5, 12, & 19. Come to one or come to all. I’d love to have you join me. Go here for more information or to sign up.
This brought me to tears. Thank you.
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