I give thanks ...

For my roles of mother, wife, daughter, sister, friend, teacher, and seeker
For the rich taste of life; of love; of spirit

For the smell of playground bark; soccer sweat; and wild watermelon shampoo
For the sound of the school bell; the whistle of the safety patrol; and loud belly laughs
For peaceful nights; playful days; and world championships of thumb wrestling and Uno

For date nights; for tender kisses; and for early-morning spooning
For love letters; long talks; and my name in his mouth
For solid friendship; fluttering romance; and the winding path ahead

For gentle breath that cools my body; heats my heart; and feeds my mind
For challenging assignments; impending deadlines; and constructive criticism
For supportive friends; challenging kin; and the mysteries that guide me