Gratitude

Blades of grass wiggle between my toes

Taking in a deep breath, I close my eyes

My airways fill with the sweet smell of gardenias

Exhaling, I tilt my face towards the sky

The warmth of the sun lies upon my face,

and the corners of my mouth begin to lift

I surrender to a calm sense of peace

As thoughts of you cross my mind and I whisper “hello!”

A slight breeze moves past me to confirm your presence and,

I hear you say, “I miss you too.”