Running Water

I arose this morning and immediately went to use the bathroom

Afterwards, I swiftly walked to the sink

Turned the faucet on to wash my hands, I thought I was on autopilot

But my mind wanted to involuntarily think

And…it occurred to me to be thankful for running water

I’ve been in a phase for far too long where life’s been hard

But at least my utilities are on

It could be worse but the necessary bills are paid, even if there’s no extra

I am okay with that concession

I will have the audacity to dance

Today I have decided I’m going to defy my depression

I have food in the fridge, a comfy bed where I was able to rest my head,

In spite of it all my physical health is well

I’m taking time to find a reason for gratitude

Even though I have been experiencing my own personal hell

I still have the love of my young man of a son, and the three budding ladies born of me that I lovingly call daughter

Things have been worse

My days have been light on laughter

At times you couldn’t tell me I am not a victim to some curse

I recognize that I have been given another day to do, be, and get better

With that, I stand in front of the mirror

I look at my face to see the spread of a defiant smirk

Daring to find a positive in the midst of my negative

To magnify faith, and hope, from the proverbial mustard seed

And that has revealed to me this morning

To be thankful for running water

In this moment right here, the reliable rush of H2O is all that I need

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