jamezicarius

I am grateful

that Brandon and Ivan

and Kay and Bobbi

and Aaron and Dan

and Pablo and Dave

were there to greet me

upon my return.

I am grateful that Erica

understands

why I feel like I’ve returned to the farm

I am grateful that there is work to be done

and that I can do it

and that I know my limits

and when to stop

I am grateful for Tyler and Rosemary

and Benjamin

and Jake

and Stuart

and Sid

and Donny

and Jeff

and Todd

and Richard

and John

and Jol and Nico

Andy, Quentin, and Molly

Thanx

Thank you, Julian

for poking me

as no one else ever has

ever can.

Thank you, Jeremy

for poking me.

I am grateful for the rush of the highway

past my front porch

for having heard the rush of subway

beneath my feet

for Toni Morrison

lain before me

grateful for Solomon’s Song

to sing

Grateful for Soul II Soul

Malcolm McLaren

Luthor Vandross

a hot tub

a warm robe

a cold cocktail

I am grateful

and blessed

Thank you for this experience.

~ by jamezicarius on December 14, 2011.

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Tags: jamez l smith, minneapolis, new york, poetry, travel