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Created on: November 10, 2009
I opened my eyes this morning
I'm thankful
I inhaled the smell of breakfast
I'm thankful
Simply because
I'm alive and well
I'm thankful
For my family
I'm thankful
For my friends
I'm thankful
Some can't find work
I did
I'm thankful
I closed my eyes
And rested my head
Said my prayers
Before I went to bed
Another day
I've made it through
I'm thankful
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