Counting the blessings of love, friendship, and laughter, given throughout the years.

Coming to the realization that there have been too many tears.

Calmness swiftly blows, whipping hair around my face.

Concluding that there is more to life than an empty space.

Capturing moments and holding them deep within.

Continuing to find strength somewhere in each journey I begin.

Countless memories I cherish inside my heart.

Countless people whose impact on me can never part.

Cold wind might blow, but I won’t fall.

Climbing life’s mountains, I will stand tall.

Collecting each moment in life, I won’t let them slip away.

Countless whispers I’ve heard saying all is okay.

Countless gifts I’ve been given, and I am grateful for each one.

Climbing still onward until each journey is done.