Someone Please Say...

I'm starting small with this count
Because today it seems hard
To think of things that I can say
Allow me to let down my guard

But a list is needed for my sake
Of things that I'm grateful for
Cuz today is a day that is tough
Hardships, I labor to ignore

I'm grateful for eyes in my head
That see the things God has made
And for the church of my youth
That now helps me not to be afraid

I'm grateful for feet on my legs
For a knowledge of God up above
I'm thankful for arms that extend
To give hugs to those that I love

I'm grateful for prophets that teach
Of God, Jesus Christ and The Plan
For parents and teachers and prayer
That help me to know that I can

I'm grateful I have a place to live
A job that barely gets me by
For gloves and hats and sidewalks
For the strength to not ask "why"

I'm grateful for macaroni and tuna
In my cuboard so empty and bare
For sweaters and socks and brothers
Neighbors who show me they care

I'm grateful for sunshine and mountains
For good books, hangers, and phones
For showers and paychecks and photos
So grateful for muscles and bones

I'm grateful for experiences that try
My faith in my God that I trust
For snow storms, train cars and forks
For running 'til my lungs want to bust

I'm grateful for very simple things
If you look at the grand scheme of life
But how I need these trustful effects
If I'm ever to look past the strife

Rhyme inspired by Erin Haskell
And by Natasha Bedingfield "Happy"