Thanks For a Priceless Memory

Thanksgiving dinners are just not the same 
.......when you move far away from home
But my siblings and I had no choice 
.......to obtain jobs we had to roam

When our mother said she was coming to visit 
.......we were so happily elated
For we all knew that we were in for a treat
.......and our tastebuds would soon be sated 

Mom once again out did herself 
........Thanksgiving dinner was deliciously amazing 
Having her with us and cooking with love
.......she deserved all of our praising 

She proudly stated, "I'm glad I haven't lost my touch"
.......her face full of loving affection 
My siblings and I all readily agreed 
.......that her meal was cooked to perfection 

But when I added, "Yes, mom you're stilled touched"
.......you could have heard a pin drop
Then gales of laughter followed 
.......that no one could seem to stop 

For I was known as the sweet one
......so out of character for me to say 
Mom knew I was making a joke
.......creating a memorable Thanksgiving day

Nov 5, 2019

Contest~ Thanksgiving Memory 
Sponsor ~ Regina Riddle

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 11/19/2019 10:17:00 AM
This was really heartwarming. I loved this wonderful memory and the fun that was had.
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/19/2019 10:18:00 AM
Thank you Chris. Hugs
Date: 11/15/2019 8:45:00 AM
Great poem. The best keepsakes are our memories. Have a great day writing.....
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/15/2019 11:10:00 AM
Thank you Paula. Hugs
Date: 11/13/2019 4:49:00 AM
"gales of laughter no one could seem to stop" - I remember those days! Lovely. Good luck in Gina's contest.
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/15/2019 11:10:00 AM
Thank you Caren. Hugs
Date: 11/13/2019 2:08:00 AM
Congrats on your beautiful winner here. Thank you for entering. Love and prayers for a Happy Thanksgiving... Gina
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/15/2019 11:05:00 AM
Thank you so much Gina. May your Thanksgiving day be filled with love and laughter. Hugs
Date: 11/12/2019 9:44:00 PM
Cecilia, you managed to capture what I feel should be the 'flavor' of Thanksgiving nationwide. Great write!
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/15/2019 11:09:00 AM
Thank you Curtis. Hugs
Date: 11/6/2019 9:15:00 AM
Delightful tale. You made this feel homey and familiar. Hugs Rick.
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/15/2019 11:05:00 AM
Thank you Rick. Hugs
Date: 11/6/2019 9:12:00 AM
Indeed, a priceless memory, Cecilia! Mamma never loses her loving touch! Warm regards // paul
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/15/2019 11:08:00 AM
Thank you Paul. Hugs
Date: 11/6/2019 3:07:00 AM
Nicely done...I miss my mom's cooking...
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Pashang Salehi
Date: 11/19/2019 12:58:00 AM
You are always welcome...
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/6/2019 5:30:00 AM
Thank you. Hugs
Date: 11/5/2019 7:23:00 PM
This was great... Ann
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/5/2019 9:12:00 PM
Thank you Ann. Hugs
Date: 11/5/2019 6:19:00 PM
Hello Cecilia, good to see you, hope all is well. Thanksgiving memories of good food and laughter, wonderful write..
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/5/2019 9:15:00 PM
Good to see you as well Joseph .All is good, thanks, hope for you as well. Thank you. Hugs
Date: 11/5/2019 1:06:00 PM
what a beautiful memory...i always am the one to cook the feast...sometimes it;s hard when everyone eats and runs to visit others but it's worth the hour or so i get with them.... love this :)
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/5/2019 9:20:00 PM
Yes, it is a good memory, especially since our mom passed. As they get older hopefully they'll stay longer....but quality time is as good a quantity. Thank you for visiting. Hugs
Date: 11/5/2019 11:37:00 AM
Your poem has a wonderful flow to it, Cecilia, I enjoyed this Thanksgiving story. Best of luck in the contest. John
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/5/2019 11:40:00 AM
Glad you enjoyed. Thank you. Hugs
Date: 11/5/2019 10:09:00 AM
Beautiful memories no one cooks like our mum...
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Cecilia Macfarlane
Date: 11/5/2019 11:01:00 AM
So true. Hugs
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