With everything going on in the world these days, it can be difficult to feel grateful. Our country is divided, so many terrible events have happened, and too many unwarranted deaths have occurred. However, it is imperative that not only this nation but this entire world comes together for a common cause. Whether that be love, peace, equality, the environment, etc., what this world needs is togetherness. And I believe true togetherness begins with thankfulness. It is so easy to forget all the little blessings we experience every day. And it is even easier to let our first world problems get the best of us. Therefore, I have composed this poem to remind us that things could definitely be worse, and that every day we should try to be consciously thankful.

Be Ever Thankful

Whenever you're down

Even if life is dreary

Whenever you wear a frown

Even if you're feeling weary

Be ever thankful

Whenever you're crying

Even if it's in vain

Whenever someone's dying

Even if you're in pain

Be ever thankful

Whenever you're ill

Even if life gets rough

Whenever you're unfulfilled

Even if you've had enough

Be ever thankful

Because someone out there

Somewhere in this world

Isn't getting their fair share

And their life has come unfurled

Someone out there

I don't quite know who

Has nothing to wear

And no job to do

So be ever thankful

Remember life is a present

Be ever thankful

To the highest extent