Grateful

for periods of absolute calm during the search for a better place to live.
for wandering along Seventh Avenue and stumbling upon the most serene restaurant I have ever been in. 
for that restaurant's having a garden that I could peek in to, 
and a fresh green papaya salad. 
for spending time with Sal Paradise on the train.
for marveling at the biggest moon of the year. 
for desiring to create a calm, balanced new home
while dreaming of vacation on the horizon. 
for summer fireworks on Coney Island that have yet to be seen, 
for fresh summer peaches and watermelon that have yet to be eaten. 
for a future I am looking forward to.