A Thanksgiving Day

Mama's in the kitchen cooking up a storm,
Turkey's in the oven and the house is toasty warm.
Kids are running through the house playing with their toys;
Mama tells them "Keep it down! You're making too much noise."

Daddy's in the living room staying out of Mama's way. 
He's waiting to watch the football games scheduled for today.
Grandma and Grandpa are now pulling in the drive,
And behind them all the other guests have arrived.

Hugs and kisses are dispersed - no one will be left out.
Family and friends gathering together is what Thanksgiving is about.
Oohs and aahs of appreciation echo amongst the guests,
At the heavenly aromas in the air from the food about to be blessed.

Holding hands around the table they bow their heads to pray,
Thanking God for His abundant blessings and for the food this day.
Each one takes their turn declaring what they are thankful for.
Hearts are full of love and cheer, who could ask for more?


11/18/21

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 11/20/2021 6:17:00 AM
Hearing from you after a long time. Beautiful poem.
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Date: 11/18/2021 7:21:00 PM
A good old fashioned Thanksgiving, in the true spirit of the blessed day! Great write!
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Date: 11/18/2021 3:54:00 PM
It is such a special time, Kim and you described that very well. Thanks for your visit to my poetry today. Good seeing you here.
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Date: 11/18/2021 1:15:00 PM
a touchingly described holiday, kim! hope you have a happy thanksgiving this year as well...
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Date: 11/18/2021 11:06:00 AM
Thanks for sharing your wonderful day with us, Kim. I hope you and your husband and children have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
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Date: 11/18/2021 10:30:00 AM
Well done, Kim! Enjoyed!
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Date: 11/18/2021 8:27:00 AM
Sounds like a perfect day Kim, hope you and your family have a lovely thanksgiving. Sadly its not celebrated here in the UK, I'll see if I can get an invite to the American embassy lol. Tom
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Date: 11/18/2021 10:30:00 AM
You won't go hungry as the London Embassy abounds in turkeys! Aloha!
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