I Am Thankful For

Mom, Grandma, Nancy, Stephen, June Laughing, talking, cooking past noon Clean, fresh vanilla candle smell Messy house means all is well Christopher, David, Penny, Jan My dog Short Stack; my biggest fan Sweet caramel Hershey kiss Sour lemon Lipton iced tea; Brisk Melanie, Ashley, little James, Sebastian Cousins sharing stories with great passion Sincere talk with my lovely niece Rough tug a war with my Maltese Frank, Barb, Allen, Deby, Steve, Debi, husband, wife All couples with true love in their life Icy Crytsal Geyser water; cold Steamy green bean casserole Myself, Allen, Steph, Rob, Tami, Ron Texas hold ‘em, reminiscing about Don Innocent ones filled with love and hope Raw feelings, finding strength to cope Alicia, Terry, Frances, Marea, Gayle, Beth, Danielle Close friends who about anything, I can tell Together on opinions about men Apart in our attractions to them Icy chill in the air forcing others to touch Friends and relatives we don’t see enough Hot red bonfire, eggnog with brandy Cold blue lips, children with candy Missing my dad, wishing he was here Taking comfort that others are near Quiet glances, whiff of cigar smoke Loud voices, sip of Bacardi and coke This day is a day I will always remember Memories to hold until next November Hate how time slips away too fast Love this day and want it to last Here’s a toast to Thanksgiving Day 2010 Until next year when we celebrate again