Grateful Day

 Colors blossom in reds and yellows, oranges and violets. The trees stand strong in the warmth of the noonday sun. Slowly the leaves spiral down in fluent and flowing mannerisms. I feel at peace with my surroundings. On this porch swing I type gratefully, in recognition of all I have. I am so utterly blessed to live in this fortunate time of exploration and life searching. But I stand not alone in shadow; I am joined hand in hand with family. With loved ones and people I treasure. Shan’t we reminisce the many superficial yet beneficial parts of our lives? This roof that covers my head, a bed from which I slumber, the food I eat. All graciously given to me by this glorious world. The earth from which everything grows has power, has energy, and has a heart. I thank the earth for the trees, the vegetables and fruit we all consume. For the clothes on my back built from the fibers of our natural resources. I rejoice in Thanksgiving, for the traditions shared for generations. From coast to coast we can do good in the world, we can be charitable and kind, honest and true, selfless even. All it takes is the desire and effort to realize you can be the change. From the bay of San Francisco I like to call home, all the way to the east rock known as Plymouth there is good in the world. Come join my hands in brotherhood and friendship, as the pilgrims did with the Native Americans. Put down your weapons of war and sit in peace, in eagerness to learn of new cultures and lifestyles; in exploration of a potential growth. Take someone’s hand in acceptance, non-judgment, and love and you shall see, you can be anything you want to be.  I am thankful, so utterly grateful to be free.  Join me in peace. Thanksgiving.

            -Jake

What is success without support? Without the ones we need to boost our morality and spirits? Can we achieve our goals in solitary searching? I think for some the answer may be yes, but for most it is a definite no. Consider whom you know, whom you interact with, and whom you care for?  Can’t we do this for everyone we see? Wouldn’t the world be a wonderful place if everyone greeted each other in open-minded acceptance with a simple smile? Nobody knows the trials each individual has endured and persevered through, or even failed to last through. What if we didn’t have automatic pre-determined biases? Only then shall we have a true Thanksgiving. In love, support, and comfort.

-Steve-o