In Gratitude’s Shadow

‘A kid holding a star’ by Minhas Coleções on Pinterest

I should be more grateful
For the circle of gentle souls
Who stand beside me, unwavering
No matter how strange the world around me becomes

I should be more grateful
For the kindness in the way I am treated
For hearts so sincere
Radiating warmth in every interaction

I should be more grateful
For the comfort of my surroundings
For the way they cradle my days
And bring a smile with no pause, no end

I should be more grateful
For having all that I need
For never knowing true lack
For the right things arriving at the right time

I should be more grateful
For the fate that unfolds before me
For the way it aligns like a silent miracle
Just when I need it most

I should be more grateful
For being chosen to weather the storms
For being gifted with unseen magic
For being led to places where the impossible bends

And in the quiet moments
I find space for gratitude
A teacher of unspoken lessons
A peace no price could ever buy