Gratitude! Poem by Umasree Raghunath

Sitting in my solitude
I was taking time to cherish my gratitude!

Denial for being a dark skinned
made me look beautiful within

Running behind so many things in chaos
that made me bring life back to order

Thanks to the people who confused me
For I could get clarity at the end to see

Gratitude to the things of the past
For I enjoy life of today in all its peace

Thanks to the people who hurt me strong
As I learnt what is right and what is wrong!

Gratitude to those falls in life I had
for they proved my strength to get up and stand!

Thanks to troubles based on gender
for there emerged a woman more stronger

Gratitude to who loved me true
my love for you will be ever fonder and new

Thanks to those who left my life
for you proved that I can still move on

Gratitude to those who taught me things
as you made me wiser and love to bring

Thanks to all who stood behind me all the time
For I know, you proved me worth in this life!

My heartfelt thanks to all my family and friends
For now, for here, my song of gratitude ends!

THANK YOU
Is one of the most powerful words in this world!