In thanksgiving

Thank you
for another day
another breath
another crack at it
another idea
another laugh
another cry

Thank you
for this sweet sweet boy of mine
his spirit
his rugged good looks
his gifts 
his talents
his bounce-back
his digits
his mentals
most of all his random texts to his old man 

Thank you
for my family
my homies
my union brothers and sisters.

Thank you 
for the work keeping me outta dang winter Alaska
my warm home
my paid bills 

Thank you
for Things Men Carry 

Thank you 
for all the superficial things like the vain stuff
my height
my hair still on my head
my straight teeth 
my hairy chest 
my stiffies

Thank you
for Your Hand in all that I do
for stopping by once in a while to show me Your face 
for helping me to recognize Your face
for your protection, God
for your grace, Father
for your love, Homie
for this good cry 

Man, how do I even thank you for Your Son?

-tmc