Thankful Sad

I’m a sad thankful, or a thankful sad,
Mourning the loss of what I once had;
But knowing that losing can become gain,
Because we grow most when we feel pain.

The grief that I feel is making me stronger,
This helps me endure a little bit longer;
Now I look forward to what I’m becoming,
A story of growth that no pain is numbing.

I’ll be what I am because of my loss,
And what I will be is well worth the cost;
So I’m sad to be losing what I once had,
But happy to discover a thankful sad.

Written on Thanksgiving Day 2024