Today was a good day
The sun warmed the morning
The ocean was calm, just a soft breeze
A light touch of salted air caressed my cheeks
Not many days like this have I enjoyed
For many months it has been cold and dark
A soul that once thrived, has lost its shine
The fear and uncertain nature of the unknown
How quick one is to lose faith in the power of healing
Health might be the one thing we take for granted
To breathe, to walk, to see and feel
These things one does not know that they are a gift
Selfish as a Grinch or foolish as a toad
One must fall hard to truly understand
Finding the strength to stand tall comes with pain
As I once heard someone say, "blood, sweat and tears"
Today I stand free of misery, that menace burnt away
The smile has returned to these once aching lips
Tomorrow, who knows but this I will say
Yes, today indeed, has been a very good day