Let me start by saying this

I’m grateful for the sun and the wind, even when it feels brisk

I’m grateful I’m able to inhale in air that won’t make me feel sick

I’m grateful I’m able to open my eyes each day, move my arms and legs, and have functioning ears to listen to as many songs as I’d like on replay

I’m grateful for those in my life because, without them, I’d be putting up a strong fight

I’m grateful to be able to have an opportunity like this

It’s shocking how many of these in the past I’ve missed

I’m grateful that I’m still able to stand strong after all that I have been through

Grateful for my strong resilience, that played a big part in getting me through

I’m grateful to see every day as a new opportunity

I’m grateful to know that everything I am desiring of is within me

Regardless of what I’m told to do by society

Standing strong in my truth will only free me

I give my gratitude for the privilege that I have

Unfortunately, to so many others, privilege is something they lack

They’re too busy fighting a war they don’t want, trying to come up for air after impact

So I give gratitude every day because that could have easily been me

Still struggling to understand why such horrible things are happening

Imagine being a child unable to live a normal life

All because of those higher than you do not want to take into consideration your life

The life that you just started, the life that you so rightfully deserve to live

But can’t because they want to make sure you don’t continue to exist

So I’m grateful to have a voice to speak for those who don’t

And block out the judgment of those who won’t

I’m grateful to be a part of a world that can make a difference if we want

By being aware & raising our voices, we can become the antidote

I’m grateful to admit that yes, I do feel guilty

Because change happens when you start to take accountability

When you allow yourself to embody humility

Your ego and pride have no choice but to dissipate

So I’m grateful to be one of the few who will be a part of the long-overdue change

Even if that means it won’t happen until I’m 98

I’m grateful for the opportunities and blessings that have yet to come my way

But are already headed to me so all I need to do is wait patiently

And continue to face the challenges that will arrive

So that they’re able to find their way much more easily

I’m grateful to know that I choose to do something differently than those around me

I’m grateful to believe that my voice is important, so hear me clearly as I say this loudly

You get what you give out, so do so wisely

Never hold yourself back, be authentically yourself proudly

Always remember patience is a rare commodity

So slow down, and relax, There is no need to rush it, honestly

Your time will come when you are taken seriously

But be sure to accept that you’ll be the light most won’t want to see

By embracing all that you are & all that you will be

Your world will turn upside down in the best way possible

Giving you this message will go down as one of my good deeds

Because sharing prior knowledge with others is one hundred percent free

And giving gratitude rewards my life more abundantly

Which in return skyrockets the security & confidence in me

To continue to stand up for those who cannot stand on their own two feet