Tania Kitchin Poet Rhyme

Thankful For Thanksgiving Memories - Thanks

Thanksgiving Day has always been a special holiday 
A long tradition celebrated with family in a joyful way 
In my younger years we went to my grandparent’s house
When I was young and single and later on with my spouse

Grampa Joe would make homemade coleslaw and pickles
And then played cribbage games with my cousins for nickels
Mema’s home was decorated early with wonderful Christmas cheer
Every wall with reds and greens and a collection of Santa’s everywhere

Decades passed, my Mema became a widow, then moved and lived alone
It was now my turn to cook our traditional meal at my early decorated home
Turkey, stuffing, harvard beets, stuffed celery, deviled eggs and the fixings too
Now a new Thanksgiving tradition, I hoped for many years, but only just a few 

We lost Mema a few years ago, Thanksgiving now feels different, so bittersweet
We spent last Thanksgiving home alone with some traditional fixings and treats
We hope to still spend Thanksgiving days with my Dad and our family together
I will cherish my years of Thanksgiving Memories, they are in my heart forever

10/28/19
 
Contest: Thanksgiving Memory Contest
Sponsor: Regina Riddle

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Sam Kauffman November 13, 2019 at 7:36 PM Tania - Congratulations on your poem that speaks of the rhythm of life and family. It is truly a lovely poem. Tania Kitchin November 14, 2019 at 4:50 AM Thank you Sam!

Lonna Blodgett November 12, 2019 at 9:42 PM A great expression of the longevity of a family tradition of just being together and sharing. Love it. Lonna Tania Kitchin November 13, 2019 at 4:29 PM Thank you!

Mystic Rose Rose October 30, 2019 at 9:51 PM As the years go by we come to realize how important it is to hold those memories close to our hearts. Lovely poem dear Tania Tania Kitchin October 31, 2019 at 12:01 PM Thank you Pixie! :)

Chris Green October 28, 2019 at 5:08 PM Beautiful thanksgiving memories, a few sad ones and new ones to be made. This was wonderfully written Tania. Tania Kitchin October 28, 2019 at 8:15 PM Thank you Chris! :)

Michelle Faulkner October 28, 2019 at 2:20 PM What warm and loving Thanksgiving holidays your family has shared, this feels like a welcoming hug.. Tania Kitchin October 28, 2019 at 2:51 PM Thank you Michelle! :)