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"warm Thanksgiving Day"

Turkey in the oven. Hands on basting and rubbing. All adults on deck for setting the table. Not a seat empty for even a child so able. Knocks on the door as family arrives. So happy Mom's in the kitchen, now we'll survive. Getting the TV all warmed up for a day of football. In and out the kids run up and down the hall. Velvet cake hides behind the fruit not seen. In comes the family passing through the kitchen with gleam. No samples tasted for Mom is the boss. Getting ready for this meal still a salad to be tossed. Day begins with smiles and joy. All fall asleep for the deserts are my toy. You have to love this day of thanks for Mom and Dad and every girl and boy.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 11/16/2010 9:27:00 AM
Hi Michael! Just stopping by to say thank you for doing the same for me! I appreciate you for that!! And I enjoy this poem, Thanks! Brandi
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Date: 11/9/2010 1:14:00 PM
Love the images of thanksgiving as you know it's not a celebrated day over here. Thanks for sharing your memories. Good luck for the contest as well ;) love Wilma
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Date: 11/8/2010 11:49:00 AM
Anything and everything was written about this weekend. I am enjoying reading all the wonderful poetry written this past weekend and this morning. Thank you for sharing your writing Michael. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/8/2010 9:43:00 AM
Hello Michael, Wow, what a wonderful story in all, I love it and it took me back to a wonderful time in my life when all my family was still here. Thank you As Always, Shar
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Date: 11/8/2010 5:55:00 AM
Such a lovely picture u have created with your awesome words and pen my White Knight.. your Jersey Girl knows how deep your emotions are and so expressed in your lines of luv... good luck in the contest .. forever and always.. J.G. GO GIANTS...
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Date: 11/8/2010 5:53:00 AM
I can understand why Mom would hide the velvet cake. I'd break into it before dinner. Great memories of Thanksgivings past come in this acrostic, Michael, (especially the football that was always on at our house). Well done! Wishing you success in Dane Ann's contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/7/2010 7:10:00 PM
I love how you did yours, you rhymed it like I did with mine! A very good one, one of my favorites I've seen in this theme. LUv, Andrea
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Date: 11/7/2010 6:36:00 PM
Even though I don't celebrate it but I hope you have a great Thanksgiving day Michael. Gracias for your comment
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Date: 11/7/2010 3:37:00 PM
Michael, I'm glad you enjoyed my "Autumn's Last Leaf". Autumn is a great time for poets. I like your Autumn acrostic above. Well done. ~James (MeanderthalMan)
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Date: 11/7/2010 10:09:00 AM
Very positive thoughts you have expressed for the Thanksgiving day, Michael
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Date: 11/7/2010 9:04:00 AM
a delightful treat with carming word usage, michael... hope you entered this in the contest. superb! warmest, nette
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