Thanksgiving is one of my favorite days of the year. I remember my first when I came to the US in 2005. It was something special, more so than Christmas. It is rooted in a virtuous cause, being grateful for the many the blessings in our lives. Now every day is thanksgiving to me …………….

So many things to be thankful for
For what we have not wishing for more
Extend the life of the annual ritual
By making gratitude a daily habitual

Apart from family, pets and friends
Of daily blessings there are no ends
Stop and think and do not squander
Here’s a sample just to ponder

Thank you, time, for lessons learned
For bridges built, for bridges burned
For seasons turning, aging’s grace
For all the memories we embrace

Thank you, soul, for my strength within
For battles we fought – we lose we win
For the courage we’ve gained along the way
For nothing else than just today.

Of course there’s a great many people of the earth who do not enjoy the peace and abundance we most fortunately have. To those we send our prayers that they too will one day, with our support, have the same.