thankful

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thankful 
The sorry fact is that we arrive here improvised and leave without the chance to practice. 
—Wisława Szymborska

We may arrive improvised,
but fortunate people
have the opening to practice—
I can’t agree
with this fine Polish poet
for I have been a lucky one

Plentiful food    time to sit
and the greatest gift
an awakened guide— 
bowing in gratitude
this grace