In a world where we often see an idealized version of our peers’ lives via social media, it is easy to bury our minds with thoughts of what we want, failing to recognize what we already possess. Each one of us has reasons to be thankful.

In “Unseal Your Gratitude: Poems That Illuminate The Beauty In Life,” we share a collection of poetic narratives from people who took a moment to appreciate what lights up their lives. The stories span from seemingly small aspects of life to grand accomplishments, as each piece reminds us of the joy surrounding us.

Contributing Writers:Kalianah, Aiša Mrkulić, Mercedes Wright, Mallory Lemieux, Marissa Maddox, Cierra Williams, Louise Puma, Ala, Gie Santana, Anissa Alves, Kristen Moxley, Afton Villanueva, Christina Mitma Momono, Shalisa Monique, Rayven Washington, Jake April, Tracy Barnes, Lillian Gardner, Anastasia Grieff, Kaileia Suvannamaccha, Tiara Smith, Cait, Morgan Bland, Jessica Ireland, Catherine Burford, Hannah Gray, Ricardo Castor, La’Tiffany Rasmine, Darlene Cervantes, Amber Shatto, Bailey Gausling, Michelle Ruby, Tatyana Roscoe, Clementine Pallanca, Jonathan Odle, Arela Williams, Soriah McClendon, Taylor Rose, Krystana Mayers, Justina Madelaine, Brianna Rund Gange, Ashelyn Knight, Tasha Uliano, Camille Morris, Alexis Bixler, Victoria Dell’Elmo, Sofia Armstrong, Antoinette Gonzalez, Roxanne De Guzman, Juan Carrillo, Kiera Baity, Dee Hainsworth, Lorie Simonian, Jamell Crouthers, Danette Byatt, Lorinda Boyer, Harley Schechter, Ashleigh Ogg, Olivia Droddy, Jazmine Greene, Jessica Conner, Chloe Mayer, Kiore, Gerald Washington, Maggie Faye, Devananda Vargas, Aimee Concepcion, Jameela Dompier, Mary Freeman, Nicholas Grogan, Mira Catlin, Emily Elder, Rebecca Engle, Tamara Gallagher, Hannah Gonneville, Ray Whitaker, Vicky Rosas, Rick Writes, Rashan Speller, Oswald Perez, Sydney Stablein, Latasha T. Collins, Kebe Chet, Obincent Cineus, Karissa Howden, Maria Colon-Gonzalez, Vision W.

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