Today I am grateful

Gratitude for the tongue
for the endless food that it swallows.
A lot of thanks to the hands
to construct the bed out of wood
to bake words that feed a nation.
I am grateful to be full
of joy beneath every smile,
of love that can withstand pain
of hurt that reminds me of God.
Here’s to many laughter
shadowing ugly times.
I’m thankful for the sun
that breathes in me its son.
I’m thankful for rice
that beautifies the virgin land.

Ruddapoet