Day 183 - Gratitude

 GRATITUDE

Prompt - Gratitude : Write a poem or journal entry that is all about things you are thankful for

These times are strange, with covid raging

So much loss, so much changing

But I look back and can't complain

With little lost, and plenty gain

I haven't felt cut off or trapped

But changed my habits to adapt

In this I'm helped by circumstance

My happiness is not just chance

But down to knowing what's being good

And being grateful that I could

Do so much that I can savor

Give each day a distinct flavour

I'm retired so there's no demands

Upon the time I've on my hands

I still get paid, my health is good

We always have got plenty food

I love being in our comfy flat

Full of light with an outlook that

Alters all across the year

We've even had our own roe deer

Getting out the door is key

Fresh air and exercise are free

No time at all if heading north

Before I'm looking on the Forth

At home there's so much to do

The internet ensures there's few

Moments when there's nowt to do

So much music, drama, sport

Comedy to raise a snort

Entertainment's a click away

Something new's there every day

And there's friends to see on Zoom

While I stay safe in the living room

Plenty time to be creative

Writing is so stimulative

I've even been inspired to paint

Although Van Gogh it certainly ain't

In any list of all those things that

I'm grateful for include the cat

I'm grateful for so much in life

Atop that list my lovely wife