Gratitude (March 1997)

By: Richard Brier

Thank you
for everything
all gifts
grace
all time
space
all smiles
face
all frowns
disgrace.

Thank you
for everything
my desire
joy
my hope
love
my faith
growing.

Thank you
for everything
now and forever
remembrance
awakens
wisdom
beyond
all telling.

Only the empty cup can be filled.

Thank you
for everything
only one request,
to rejoice
evermore.

– Richard Brier, p. 42
Sacred Stories for Remembrance, 1995

Source: NM TCC News, December 1996

Originally appeared in: March 1997