for what
for whom
ability to see, hear, walk, dance, speak, move
so much to be grateful for
a home
a room
open your eyes, your hands, your heart
look around
where are your feet
resting on the earth, the ground
©Anita Adams 1/28/2024
Gratitude . . .
Senses
Sounds and Sights of Spring
Bluejays, cardinals, mockingbirds, bluebirds, finches, doves and crows grace the backyard oasis on the first day of spring.
Blooming yellow forsythia and a bank of periwinkle with a Lenten rose in full bloom surround the waterfall as the goldfish swim in the pond below.
Grateful for ears that hear and eyes that see.
Grateful for Spring and all that spring brings.
~ Anita Adams 3/20/19
Mourning Dove Call
The mourning dove sings in late July – the air thick with humidity as the waterfall gurgles
a song she sings sounds like an announcement that summer days will soon end, and school begin
cobwebs form in windowsills and high up in the doorway where spiders await an evening meal
the sweetness of the Dove’s call reminds one to take stock of what we have, to be fully present, in the here and now, eyes open, ears too – look around and breathe in and breathe – listen out loud
birds clamor to join her – Cardinals, Blue Jays, Finches, Frog – All are present for the Dove’s roll call
~Anita Adams 2018
Gratitude Today
A home
A husband
Loving children
a Frog named 8-ball
a working automobile
food in the fridge
clothes washer and dryer
eyes that see
a trip to the ocean
love to share
ears that hear
© Anita Adams 5/19/2017
Called to Write 