Be thankful

Be thankful for what the day brings you.

so often, my mind is on tomorrow
on the troubles of the day
or an event that is in the future.

Today, while on the beach
enjoying the warm sun
sound of the birds
and the beauty that surrounded me

I realized that each day brings a gift

even those days that I wake up in pain
even the days that are dark and gray
whatever that day brings
it brings along with it a gift

It is my choice
whether I receive that gift
or let it pass me by.