I'm Thankful Poem by Lora Colon

When darkness obscures day, I'm thankful,
I need no light to shine on this place
Where long ago I buried dead dreams,
A safe harbor for my tear-stained face

When rain falls upon me, I'm thankful,
My tears will be mistaken for rain,
I can look straight up into Heaven
And not even God could guess my pain

When stormy nights rage on, I'm thankful,
I pretend I'm crying out of fear,
No one could guess my heart's deep sorrow,
Should my cries reach an uncaring ear

When rivers freeze over, I'm thankful,
I welcome blizzards of swirling snow,
I want no visitors to find me
Crying for him...... they've no need to know

For hours that pass swiftly, I'm thankful,
They say time will heal a broken heart,
Days and weeks turn into months and years,
But I've yet to feel the healing start

Some feelings are numb, and I'm thankful,
I no longer laugh at funny things,
Yet, memories stir some emotions,
Causing the heartaches loneliness brings

When sleep overtakes me, I'm thankful,
Escape from reality awaits,
I close my eyes, then love takes my hand,
Together, we walk through Heaven's gates