I'm Thankful

When darkness obscures day, I'm thankful, I need no light to shine on this place Where long ago I buried dead dreams, A safe harbor for my tear-stained face When rain falls upon me, I'm thankful, My tears will be mistaken for rain, I can look straight up into Heaven And not even God could guess my pain When stormy nights rage on, I'm thankful, I pretend I'm crying out of fear, No one could guess my heart's deep sorrow, Should my cries reach an uncaring ear When rivers freeze over, I'm thankful, I welcome blizzards of swirling snow, I want no visitors to find me Crying for him...... they've no need to know For hours that pass swiftly, I'm thankful, They say time will heal a broken heart, Days and weeks turn into months and years, But I've yet to feel the healing start Some feelings are numb, and I'm thankful, I no longer laugh at funny things, Yet, memories stir some emotions, Causing the heartaches loneliness brings When sleep overtakes me, I'm thankful, Escape from reality awaits, I close my eyes, then love takes my hand, Together, we walk through Heaven's gates