I will thank

For the gentling of my days

For these moments in the sun,

Rainbow’s promise, spring’s caress,

I will thank the Holy One.

For hard truths that shaped my soul

Bitter tears and hopes undone,

Dreams that crashed and wings that smashed

I will thank the Holy One.

For the joy of simple things,

Gladness, merriment and fun,

Smiles like gifts across our days

I will thank the Holy One.

For the beauty of this world

Reaching out to pierce and stun,

Splitting wide my calloused heart

I will thank the Holy One.

For the promise and the peace,

All His suffering has won,

Mercy that will hold me fast

I will thank the Holy One

 For the wonder of such love,

Love that loved ere stars and sun,

Love forever and beyond,

I will thank the Holy One.