I say thank you.

When I see the sky, I say thank you to its blue face.

When I touch the ground, I say thank you for getting me around.

When I’m all alone, I thank the lamp for its friendship.

When I drink wine, I say thank you for reminding me.

When I smile, I say thank you for not forgetting about me.

When I can’t let go, I say thank you for staying so long.

When I lose count, I thank my other lobe for dreaming me back.

When I hear birds in the leaves, I say thank you for letting me in.

When I catch my own brown eyes, I thank father allele and mother allele.

When I climb back out, I’ll thank the new calendar year.

When I feel my heart, I say thank you for showing me heaven.

When I leave my body, I’ll say thank you for keeping me safe.

When I kiss, I’ll say thank you for seeing me.

When I try, every time I say thank you for one more.

When you find me, I’ll say thank you for waiting so long.