Copyright 2000, Sara Zwern
Gratitude
 
You --
 
Cried, so I could laugh.
Withheld, so I could give.
Judged, so I could accept.
Lied, so I could be true.

Clipped your wings, so I could fly.
Were arrogant, so I could be humble.
Were ugly, so I could be beautiful.
Blamed everyone, so I could be accountable.

Took physical form, so I could be spirit.
Forgot, so I could remember.
Were distracted, so I could focus.
Became human, so I could be divine.

Thank you for creating me.