Blessed By the Light of Each New Day

Today, I woke up in the early morn to the sunshine light of my brand new day– a taken-for-granted circumstance which, I so many times, assume it just will be. But, today I offer humble thanks, that in the comfort of my home, I live in welcomed peace– no thought of hunger, cold; no rights and pleasures of my life denied. I freely walk the streets or country roads; go anywhere I'm pleased to be, and often do not think of many in the world, so much less fortunate than me. I give my heartfelt thanks for all these things which are a part of my great life. It is easy to ignore the blessed gifts I just assume will come my way each day- Each day, I breathe, I eat, keep warm, dry, and safe; I work, I play, and sleep. Each day, I see and hear, taste, smell, and feel. Each day, I love and share– loved back in return. These are ordinary- but essential things that fill each second, minute, hour, days that fly– so easy to become my taken-for-granted gifts; I give my thanks- for each and every one. For, when I really take the time to think what a miracle it is just to be alive and well; to share my life with my dear family and friends- within my happy, precious world, I give thanks to God, for this- my brand new day. September 18, 2015 Premiere Contest: Light Poetry Contest Sponsor: Regina McIntosh