I am blessed

I am blessed

I know I am blessed

because I am alive.

Good men that i knew,

passed away.

They gave their lives.

But I, I'm still here.

And that reason,

I may find someday.

I Know I am blessed

Because I can see.

I can feel, walk, talk,

and hear.

I can breathe.

Watch a sunrise,

Or choose to just sleep;

write poems, sing songs, drink a beer.

Play an instrument, dream,

just sit here and be.

I can feel both

healing and pain.

I known both

Cold, hot; love & hate.

I enjoy warm suns

and the rain.

I am blessed,

even at times

when being blessed

can be difficult to see.

It's not always easy saying

“Im blessed”

It's a choice each day

to believe.

I’ve at times

been more blind,

pondered existence,

wishing mine wouldn’t be.

But, I am alive.

And as pride becomes less,

my soul, through life’s trials

more free.

In my life I’ve learned

of Love & Truth.

I wouldn’t search

for anything less.

I can be homeless, be broke,

live in a castle or a hut

Be hungry or full...

but I’m blessed.

Written By,

Shiloh Humble

(While homeless and getting ready to sleep for the night in my car. Parked in an empty dark parking lot. 12/2018)