The Rain Falls

The rain falls
the wind whispers
leaves outside my window dance to the music of the storm
the peaceful sounds of Yanni play on my headphones as I sit in bed and find myself drifting into the world outside
my mind wandering this way and that way
the book titled "Amazing Grace" lay upon my stomach
I think to myself how lucky I am..
for the family who loves me
the friends who will be there for me unconditionally
the privileges I had, have, and will continue to have
the rain falls..
and i am thankful to see it and to hear it as it bounces off the trees and lands on the ground
I'm thankful that I can smell the crisp air sneaking into my room through the open window
and I'm thankful for the blankets I have to snuggle up with as I observe the cold world outside
Inside...
shelter to keep my dry
clothes and blankets to keep me warm
food and drinks to keep me healthy
inside I am safe, inside I am lucky
the rain falls..
and something inside of me just wants to scream and shout 'Thank You'
the rain falls..
and I wonder why I waste so much time worrying about little things and allowing them to bring me down
a cool breeze rushes through the open window..
I have a cold, but I am healthy
my family is healthy
my friends are healthy
...and for that I am thankful
a smile takes over my face
a glow reflects in my eyes
happiness- that's all it is
happy for everything my life has given me
grateful for the people in my life
and thankful..
well..
for everything

the rain falls..
the wind whispers..
and I am happy*