Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

If I Can Be So Bold

Thinking of Thanksgiving Day
And its required feast
Makes me think it’s time to say
Which things I like the least.

For giving thanks for what we’ve got
Is kind of getting old,
Since there is much we hate a lot,
If I can be so bold.

Like a certain politician
Calling his opponents “vermin,”
Reminiscent of the disposition         
Of a certain German.

Or protests lately in the news
With hostages forgotten
And blame set only on the Jews,
In speeches misbegotten.

Or keeping guns but banning books
And spreading lies much faster
Than it can take to stop the crooks
From causing more disaster.

Or watching as our planet aches,
Despite each expert’s warning,
Repeating all those past mistakes,
Preparing us for mourning.

I could go on but I will not,
Yet gathered ‘round the table,
I’ll ban these thoughts and find a spot
For thanks, if I am able.

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Gershon Wolf November 23, 2023 at 8:08 PM Remember the two no-nos for any Thanksgiving feast: No talking politics and No political talk! ~ Why can't I count?

Maurice Rigoler November 22, 2023 at 5:56 AM I skip the food orgy altogether. Besides, I don't like turkey much, and with food prices so outrageous...well, you get the point. / Maurice

Eve Roper November 21, 2023 at 8:12 PM Lovely poem, Ilene, the feeling of all the evil around needs to stop. I don't think we are forced to have thanksgiving. All it is, is a recognition of the holiday commemorates a harvest festival celebrated by the Pilgrims in 1621 and other blessings of the past. So, if an immigrant they would not have knowledge of it. I don't ever remember my parents or family members celebrating Thanksgiving. I do now, but mostly a gathering of my beloved ones. Blessings with a nice Thanksgiving my friend.

Daniel Turner November 21, 2023 at 4:51 PM I suppose if we look at the bright side, we should be thankful it's not worse. Hard hitter, here, Ilene.

Jerry Brotherton November 21, 2023 at 1:51 PM Oh my, Irene. such a powerful poem, my friend. Like you, I will try to put aside all the craziness and look for the good. But it will be hard.