Today
is my absolute favorite holiday.
But,
not for the reason,
or reasons you might think.
Today,
I celebrate my dependence.
I was dependent,
when I was first conceived,
upon a mother who wouldn’t
smoke or drink,
but who would provide
a steady perch,
for me to land on,
and a safe nest
for me to be in.
I was dependent,
when I was first born,
upon those around me,
for food, water, shelter, clothing,
love, and cartoons.
I was dependent,
when I was first growing,
upon teachers, coaches, relatives,
friends, and leaders,
to aid in my growth. I needed them
to help mold and hold me.
I needed them to help scold me,
and bring me back into the fold see.
Their every action and thought
would embolden me
into being the adult
I am today.
Now that I am grown,
I am dependent upon
the powers that be
to help aid in my safety
and basic amenities.
I am dependent upon
musicians, storytellers,
and other poets
to aid in my inspiration.
I’m dependent upon liberties and freedoms I have been granted, of which countless others do not have the luxury of possession, to be able to share such things.
I am dependent upon
my partner to help me
process and endure
life’s pitfalls and hurdles.
I am dependent upon family
for a sense of tradition
and belonging.
I am dependent
upon friends and coworkers
for aid in task and goal completion.
I am dependent upon
my vehicle to get me to work,
food to nurture my muscles and bones,
water to assist my brain amongst other things,
shelter to keep me safe from the elements,
dogs, and other creatures like them,
to teach me about unconditional love,
and God,
for not only the breath I continue to draw,
but, also, everything else
that is listed above,
and a zillion other things,
I am probably forgetting
right now,
which I was privileged enough
to take for granted,
at the time
I benefited from it,
while unaware
of how blessed I was,
and continue to be.
Thank you everyone.
Thank you God.
Thank you.
Today, I celebrate my dependence,
and fireworks.
.
.
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