Dear Life, I would like to thank you
for the days that are new and bright,
for the laughter and the joy, the smiles and the warmth
that are making it good to be me.

Dear Life, I would like to thank you
for the days that are heavy and grey,
for the knowledge this is giving me about myself and those around me
while we are walking uphill.

Dear Life, I would really like to thank you
for those who are telling me what I am not and cannot do,
for the inner strength this is giving me
and the ability you have given me to prove them wrong.

Dear Life, a great thank you
for the people I am fortunate to meet along the way,
for letting me see myself through their eyes,
my values and my purpose on earth.

Dear Life, let me take this opportunity to thank you
for the tears that have salted my soul,
for teaching me how lucky I am to be able to love and be loved
and feel the pain of being both half and whole.

Dear Life, I would like to thank you
for being me and no one else,
for living the life I am living,
for what I experience and learn,

Dear Life, let me most of all express my gratitude to you
for being here with me today,
and for all the gifted days ahead.

Moment #77, 2006

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