Winter Luck

Blessed are You,
Lord our God,
King of the Universe,
for kids on our couch—
friends, cousins, classmates—
a dozen charming faces,
watching a movie.

Blessed are You
for blankets and giggles,
snacks and wiggles,
here in my living room.

Blessed are You,
Lord our God,
King of the Universe,
for school vacation,
winter sunshine,
gingerbread cookies,
and the ability
not only to know I’m lucky
but to feel it—joy!