A man is grateful for his life, for the couple who brought him in
He is grateful for the land – plant creatures leaning in

For fragrance in the air – sweet earth, jasmine, cypress, sage
Life blooming in response, to his tender gaze

He is grateful for past loves, and all those who may follow
Those who taught true worth in the world, all a man need know

He is grateful for the pain, bearing resilience, depth and art;
For his young feline friends, romping in the grass

Gratitude for this freedom, yet far from manic crowds
To arise and slumber and work as called, by rhythm of the stars

This tender little morning rain, a dark desert sky
This and each and every day, blessed true am I

I am grateful for eccentric friends in orbits near and far
I am grateful for the song of earth, resonant in my heart

Sisters, brothers of many skins
Across oceans deep and blue

Thanks for our radiant sun, fast rivers, high mountains, moon

And you.