Gratitude

Every once in a while
Spare a moment to smile
Take a look around you
Beauty that could almost drown you
Isn’t the sun warm enough
Or isn’t the rain wet enough
Brilliant colors of the dawn
An infant’s mesmerizing yawn
Tickling breath of the wind
When she endearingly grinned
Imperishable and undying sea
Driving you to be more than you could ever be
Coming are the mighty waves
Path that her father paves
Sound of the sudden downpour
Melody that’ll be here forevermore
And just what you’ve been wishing for
Might be waiting on your door
With a million other things to be grateful for