Now Begins the Thanksgiving Season

Now begins the Thanksgiving Season Yesterday, November 22, we all had a reason To give thanks for our bounty, to count each of our blessings Whatever they were, perhaps turkey with fine dressings But today, the day after, is when the real work begins The daily task of sharing what we have with those who are in Less fortunate circumstances, who don't have what to eat Who depend on you and me for the tiniest piece of meat So, volunteer at that soup kitchen, and write a check to it too Greet everyone cheerfully who looks poorer than you When you see someone begging on the corner with a cup Drop a few coins in AND TALK to him: Ask him, "What's up?" 'Cuz what he really is craving is your interest and conversation Your smile and kind words stand between him and isolation