The Snowflake Chronicles

One Writer's Poetic Gratitude List

I am thankful for
the coffeemaker that brews
my first cup of joe.

I am grateful for
Folgers special coffee blend
rich, hot, dark, and bold.

I am thankful for
the senryu poetry form
nineteen syllables.

I am grateful for
My ninety-five green prayer beads
And focused meditation.

I am thankful for
writing.com inspiring
and encouraging reviews.

I am grateful for
October's arrival and
double digit temperatures.

I am thankful for
the candy corn memories
inspire poetry.

I am grateful for
my prayer book and the prayers of
Baha'u'llah and the Bab.

I am thankful for
waking up on another
beautiful fall day.

I am grateful that
ten items to put on my
Thankful Thursday list.