I AM THANKFUL FOR

I am thankful for just being me
Up until now, sufficiently smart
Yet still sharing a beating heart
And a clear perspective to see

A life both curved and angular
But such stuff may sound trite
Not so wild to need a wrangler
And a bark softer than my bite

But now, who do I really thank
Parents, or life lived to the full
School perhaps, but to be frank
After many years I felt the pull

Some parts of life may be hard
Face down risks and temptation
By learning to be on your guard
Finding good is not exhumation

Over many years, without intent
I may have acquired an attitude
Looking back at time well spent
And still able to show gratitude