Juxtapose

Thank you, God, for
soft skin
warm afghans,
the lilacs outside my
bb-gunned-down
window

Thank you, God, for
Magic Shell,
in-laws,
the family and its
dysfunction
(sometimes)

Thank you, God, for
lotion
that smells so good
like tangerines,
like
The Gap

Thank you, God, for
the raucous reckless
freckles
that dance
over Teddy's
nose

Thank you, God, for
scented candles,
tasty oregano,
and sunscreen
though
I never use it anyways

Thank you, God, for
praising hymns,
thumping bass,
the meager offering
of
money You already own.

Thank you, God, for
all good things
and for:
money love touch responsibility power happiness hearing sadness clothing pain possessions freedom family speech homes music sex sunshine security joy mobility beauty sight water comfort friendship art shelter appreciation safety warmth food and life

Thank you, God, for
giving,
and
or
taking away
at one moment's notice.