What God Gave Me

The Moon and the Sun, which controls my planet and self so much more than I'll ever understand.

A pair of eyes, granting me the sight of truth and clarity.

A nose that inhales the sweet aromas, and also alerts me of fires or toxins luring in the air.

A mouth, that sanctions me kisses, taste, and the ability to vocally express my inner self.

Two ears, with which I can listen to my peers, sweet melodies, and dangers further ahead.

God granted me two arms, which have allowed me to embrace my loved ones, fight, carry and create.

My two tall legs, though placed crookedly, allow me to take wide strides around the world.

A heartbeat, that beats in peace or races in adrenaline.

My brain, which not only stores my memories but constant changing knowledge. I'm most grateful for my brain because my thoughts have given me more than what I have experienced.

My emotions, whether on the positive end or negative, they are true to me and I'm grateful I can express them as I do.

Water and fire. I take both of these elements, especially water, for granted far too often. I use them everyday.

God gave me doubt, as well as certainty. These traits have allowed me to always remain curious and alert, but also grounded in confident.

I thank God for the heartbreaks and love I've experienced, as those imbalanced experiences have shaped me to be who I am now.

I thank God for the environment that was given, with all the resources it's provided despite how our humanity has treated it.

God has shown me community, thanks to the people that were put into my life.

At the same time, God has shown me individuality and independence, because without it I wouldn't have been able to come lose from the chains that held me down and away from myself.

Most importantly though, God gave me the freedom to explore and shape my choices, on how to live my life. It took me 22 years to realize that.