On Being Grateful

As the new school year
is about to commence, I
am grateful for the years
I was able to teach German.

I watch the young ones
in the neighborhood as
they play with one another
and shop for new clothes.

I am grateful for having
had the love and passion
for teaching. Grateful for
precious young people

entrusted me. I am
grateful for the myriad
of well-trained new
teachers full of hope.

I am grateful to be
retired after many
moons in the classroom.
I am grateful for a

new found love of
music and voice lessons.
I am grateful for many
new friends in choral

groups. I am grateful
that I am able to sing
and find pure joy in
life when I do. Joy.