Emily Hinchman Poet Free verse

Saying Grace

On Thanksgiving we praise,
how wild an occasion
we say thanks for our wealth
as well as our health
although it seems there is an underlying
correlation
Those healthier,
in terms normally seem to be wealthier
To say our thanks and give grace
One seems almost to need a decent income
to say the least
How sad is that for our healthcare needs 
One needs to pull a card, 
to lessen their worry

So this Thanksgiving, 
I really am glad for insurance,
without it I might be down under in debt,
or possibly in death.
Oh happy Thanksgiving to you
Have a good day and say grace
For those less fortunate than you

(I intended this to be happy and cheerful but hey sometimes for happiness we need to see sadness?)

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Carl Fraser November 26, 2014 at 1:55 PM Sometimes the sad fact is we are most thankful for the things that mean the most to us, like family, being in good health etc. We should always first and foremost give God thanks that we are still here by his grace to give thanks for something. It could all be gone in a heartbeat. Loved your poem. Blessings Carl