Loved Ones Around the Thanksgiving Table

The pitter-patter of rain strikes the window pane on this Thanksgiving Day.
Glimpsing around the decorated table that has brought us together as my grandson says grace. A blessing over the food that lays in front of us and the things we are grateful for in our own life. I pull the wooden bench and sit my three-year-old grandson beside me. I cannot help but look around wishing my husband was with us. He would make everyone laugh with his teasing and joking. He would have spoiled our grandson he never met, like he did all the others. I still go by the hospital on the way to my son’s home wanting to stop, pick him up and bring him home. How sad that we go through life never thinking we would grow old and miss so much. I would do anything to get those moments back. Almost all the people I’ve loved either changed or left our side. I think it’s okay remembering the past is the only thing we can do to keep those loved ones alive deep down in our heart.


love what was old times
weave best in your heart move forth
peace in this new life


11/27/2021
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Goldsmith Avatar
December 19, 2021 at 12:50 PM
Congratulations on your win. I love your "Loved Ones Around the Thanksgiving Table" write. Time/life changes many things. The loved ones will always be missed. Have a Blessed Christmas and 2022......................
Allison Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 5:54 PM
such a touching piece Eve, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Alex Avatar
December 17, 2021 at 5:39 AM
"loved ones alive deep down in our heart" - Great haibun with a beautiful haiku. Congratulations!
Kalita Avatar
December 6, 2021 at 8:19 AM
Beautiful and so apt, blessed to read.. Silpika
Kendrick Avatar
November 30, 2021 at 2:39 PM
I know that the loss of someone as important in your life as your mate must be really hard plus other relationships changing around you. I am delighted that you shared this part of your life with us in this Haibun. I think there is a saying about friends something like this: make new friends but keep the old one is silver and the other is gold. Your visit to my page was encouraging. Sara
Hankins Avatar
November 28, 2021 at 11:40 AM
Such a fine, poignant haibun, Eve. I know this feeling so well.
Buhagiar Avatar
November 28, 2021 at 10:14 AM
As we grow old, we feel more sorry for our life. Great meditation. Hugs.
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