Being Thankful For a Thought

When you mind your mind cause' all you find.
Is dried up fruit under the rind.
You can't recall what you should know.
You think maybe it's time to go.

The fog is thick, nothing will stick.
You can't depend on your old schtick.
The fading blues is now the news.
Lord knows it's not what you would choose.

So to be thankful on this day.
You have to cast off your dismay.
And eat some turkey, take a nap.
Then wake up, have a nightcap.

For every year family's will fear.
That Uncle will drink too much beer.
And Auntie will be in the wine.
Don't worry, tomorrow, it will be fine.

When everyone must go back home.
I'll sit right down and write a poem.
About how life has come and gone.
And how a thought can't seem to dawn.

Just rambling runnings in the mist.
Of something, I didn't get the gist.
The absence of the facts dismissed.
Oh yeah, here is my Christmas list.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014


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Date: 12/12/2014 8:51:00 PM
What a clever poem !! It had me smiling all the way through and then gave me a giggle at the end. You are a gifted writer... keep digging those thoughts out and writing them down. Posting a new one... I haven't been writing much lately. And in case I don't get back here to the sight for a while... Merry Christmas, my poet friend !! Blessing to you and yours !!
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Date: 12/5/2014 7:34:00 AM
very cool poem. these days im thankful for half a thought but atleast I still have friends and family. happy holidays
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Date: 11/29/2014 11:49:00 PM
A very beautiful poem you've penned here my dear friend Robert! Enjoyed it! Have a nice Sunday! :) love and hugs! xxxx D.
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Date: 11/29/2014 8:48:00 PM
I love your "ramblings' here and the spark of humor about the aunt and uncle. the last part was the best. Mentioning the xmas list as your afterthought. very clever.
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Date: 11/29/2014 8:47:00 PM
Hey robert, I enjoyed your little ditty for me. so did you pick berries for half dimes too? I can't even remember my pay but I think 50 cents a day sounds about right. hahaha. let me see this new poem now.
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