For These Things, I Give Thanks

By Mike Grifantini

My chore–given to me,
Assigned to all,
is to put into words what I am thankful for.

I ponder the question—
what makes me happy,
or thoughtful,
or contented,
–then, I write this poem:

I am thankful for the fresh snow on the ridgetops,
stark blue sky above them,
—and the eyesight that allows me to take in the view!

I am thankful for the children at play…