The Life and Times of Gratitude

There are moments of clarity and moments of bliss,
there are moments of struggle, confusion and this.

Mornings can be hard even with thanks when bare feet touch the floor,
and nights can be lonely when you ask "but isn't there more?"

When breathing is a challenge and air hard to come by,
when all there is left to be said is a frustrated sigh.

The time passes with slow hands and you in your head,
you could be building bridges but you build walls instead.

But as it goes, this is progress and feelings are not fact,
And all that has seemed to crumble, is actually intact.

Suddenly cloudless, sun in your heart, gratitude seeps back in,
Allowing the beauty of life and life's beauty become inspiration.

The mountains you have lived on and conquered are now flat,
And challenges become achievable goals and you think "I can do that."

There are moments of struggle, confusion and this,
and you realize this life, and your happiness, you refuse to miss.