Be grateful for those times

When you played in the grass.

Be grateful for those times

When you loved everyone in your class.

Be grateful for those times

When you played with sidewalk chalk.

You made an entire hopscotch

Where all your neighbors would walk.

Be grateful for those times

When your family was all around.

Be grateful for those times

When your house had lots of sound.

Be grateful for those times

When you didn’t have to decide.

They would always choose for you

So you would just abide.

Be grateful for those times

When the dog would run free.

Be grateful for those times

When he could catch a frisbee.

Be grateful for those times

When Momma loved your art.

Because now it gets no honor,

And you’re torn apart.

Be grateful for those times

When you played with your little brother.

Be grateful for those times

When you want to see one another.

No matter how old you are,

Be grateful for it all.

Be grateful for everything

Big or even small.