Grateful in Darkness

Alison Heasley

Life is so rough.
Life is an obstacle.
But I love life
and I am grateful
for the one I have.

I live in a run-down shelter
and rely on Street Sense for income.

I fill out job applications,
but no one wants to hire me.
So, it’s like I’m stuck
in this vicious circle.

But at the end of the day,
I feel blessed
that I have a bed to sleep in
and that I am physically well off.

I am thankful for food stamps
and Medicaid.
I am thankful
to be able
to take showers.

I know one day
I will find
a decent job,
good housing, and
become financially independent.

I know God’s got my back.
God is great.

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