By Rachel Doboga

The last few months have been incredibly difficult. As I always say, when you haven’t heard from me in a while, something is wrong. In September, I suffered a major loss, and my mental and physical health spiraled out of control as a result. I’m still recovering. It will definitely be a long grieving process.

I have been so sad and sick that I almost didn’t write a Thanksgiving post. Then a friend shared a poem she wrote that inspired me to be grateful in new ways. I hope it inspires you too. Happy Thanksgiving.

“Goodness of His Soul”

I pray thank You.
Thank You when I wake.
Thank You when I lay
my head down to rest.
Thank You for
the life You grant me,
the love You place within me
and surround me with.

To read more of my friend’s wise and beautiful poetry, visit thepoet.online

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