Gratitude

Those little things I ignored

Those little things I took for granted

Lost in my own world, I forgot to express

The words of gratitude, why is it so hard to confess?

To the sun that rises each day

To the wind to which the trees sway

To the rain that quenches my thirst

To the skies with bright stars interspersed

The nature’s beauty I forgot to admire

Gratitude, is it such a tough art to acquire?

The helping hands that do the chores

The selfless pet that greets you at the door

Your innocent kids who wait for your stories

Your partner who shares all your worries

The warmth of my family, I thought I deserved

When it comes to giving back, why I become reserved?

A healthy body, a healthy mind

A community diverse yet so kind

A dream job, a hobby to pursue

The wealth that I accrue

The abundance that lets me thrive

When so many struggle to survive

Why do I shy away from being thankful

Why do I still see the glass half empty and not half full?