Gratitude

They say it takes a society to raise one,
I must say I was raised by a world,
The world that existed not only in the eye,
but in my thoughts high.

The days were weary,
Though being who I truly am,
I had to move with a pretence of a comfort,
Close folks made the days brighter,
Teachers made the mind wider,
It was such a period.
I am grateful.

Family is family,
Support was more than a calling,
More than an obligation,
It is the second skin they wear,
Their support was overwhelming.
With a supportive Dad though late,
And a great mum I do cherish,
And my sisters I adore.
I am grateful.

Religion so sensitive an issue,
but with strong belief,
that a supernatural power beyond imagination,
its existence alone,
made me sure I wasn't alone.
I thank God.
I am grateful.

Foes never miss,
but not all are for bliss,
they are an asset in disguise,
through them I knew the weak part of me,
I am grateful.

I am tongue-tied,
but I am spirited high,
Because the dream to fly,
burns in me day and night.
It is great a period,
A sharp turning point.
not only for me,
but also to each and everyone.
I am grateful.