Laughter fills the cold fall air
As my dog trots in front of me,
Fur shining golden in the warm light
And my family wanders alongside me
Toward home sweet home
The bouncing ball echoes across the gym
Like music to my ears
The swish of the net
And soft vibrations of the backboard
Compose a symphony
Unlike any other
I dive into a new world
As I turn the well-worn pages
Of my favorite adventure
I am thankful for
The world of books
The art of basketball
I am thankful for
My family
My friends
And I’m definitely thankful
For the lights
The tree
The decorations
And the presents
That mark
The start of
The most wonderful time of the year