Marvel

My father has always said

if you have your health

you have everything.

I see the wholesale truth of it.

It's true. If you are young

there is no need to believe

the majesty of you will 

ever grow ill or infirm.

I wake up in the morning

greeted by the birds and

the stillness of nature.

Last night it rained.

I'll have my coffee.

In the shower

I'll feel gratitude

at the warm water

rushing over me

Life, yes, life.

To be here,

I'll never not marvel

at this moment,

this gift.