The Year With No Thanksgiving - Nov 2015

What would it be like… If there were no Thanksgiving this year? What? No turkey with trimmings? No hams? No pumpkin pies? No favorite dish of yams? No family gathering? No grown up children with kids of their own? What if everyone just stayed home? No kids would be running Or shouting with joy No toddlers crying All grabbing one toy No special smells that fill the air No decorations on table or stair No mashing of potatoes, real butter and milk No cornucopia, made with ribbons and silk No memories shared of loved ones now gone No football game yells; no favorite song Look outside. Something is missing out there No extra cars parked; No feelings of care Most of all no family arranging; no timer set No ready smiles. No chairs to get The “dreaded” annual photo is not to be The happiest part of that day for me. No capturing of faces we love so dear No thought that someone may not be here next year It’s okay. I’m still grateful in every way To me it’s still a special day Don’t need a pilgrim’s hat on my head Don’t need a turkey or homemade bread I cherish the years that I have had One dark holiday won’t make me sad (Sniff, sniff….)