Sue Mason Poet Free verse

Thanksgiving

Some of us come from families large,
some are an only child and, then again,
some of us never had Family at all.

With an absent father and a drunk mother
it has been difficult to feel the word:
                   Family

All these roles like actors on a globe,
the Mothers ... Fathers ... Sisters ... Brothers ...
Aunts ... Uncles ... Cousins ...
and precious Grandparents !!

Now in my life I've arrived to a Soup Family
by the Grace that knew just what I needed.
What a wonderful surprise!

May the Great Spirit bring blessings
on this Our poetic Family.
Thank You for whatever part you wish to be.

As for me ... I'm just a Child
on an endless journey
in the Great Pumpkin Patch of life!

So here's to cranberries
and gravy too
with lots of love from me to you!

I'm beginning to feel like a Hallmark card
LOL ... just truly glad to be here!
Happy Holiday!

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Marty Owens October 31, 2009 at 3:35 PM Love this and many thanks...Marty

Elaine George October 29, 2009 at 10:29 PM And I am so glad you are here too. I think we are all children our entire lives. Love you Sue. Lainie

October 29, 2009 at 3:11 PM I hope you have a happy Thanksgiving too. Yes, our Soup family is indeed a blessing. Interesting perspective in this poem. Thank you for sharing it. Karen

Prince Freakasso October 29, 2009 at 5:55 AM You know Sue,so very true.May God Bless you,in all he has you do.You have a nice and heartwarming poem here,hope to read many more;God Bless.PRINCE

John Loving Iii October 28, 2009 at 3:21 PM thank you for your wonderful comment. i wish more people would comment like you; you made me feel great. and i read your piece and i felt it. i have a few friends that i send mail everyday here, and some once in a while. if you need a brother you know my address. ask me anything tell me any thing complain about anything. john

Joyce Johnson October 26, 2009 at 4:32 PM How nice to be considered part of your family. You are right we sometimes rush the holidays. Love, Joyce

Audrey Haick October 26, 2009 at 10:20 AM Beautiful! It does sound like a Hallmark Card! Good job! Happy Holiday to you also! Peace, Audrey

Jim Fish October 25, 2009 at 7:58 PM In the world of gratitude, this says it all. Family is what you make of it; where care is cheap, love is deep and what you sow is what you reap. Happy Holidays, Sue and to one and all; prosperity in the coming year. ~<><

Caroline Cécile Delacroix October 24, 2009 at 10:48 PM Very nicely written and fun to read. Sorry for such difficult beginnings, but isn't it wonderful to find a family after all? Enjoyed this read very much. Thank you for sharing. Love, Caroline.

Carrie Richards October 24, 2009 at 5:47 PM As a Hallmark card may have said..."Friends are the family we make for ourselves".....What a wonderful tribute to friendship is this poem of Thanksgiving! Thank you for sharing these beautiful words. Love, Carrie

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 24, 2009 at 4:06 PM PS is happy to have u too Sue ... and I appreciated being welcomed so warmly by the Soup family also... God places us where He wants us to be of service... our talent extols Him and we are His vessels of creativity....Linda-Marie.. has enjoyed this moving Thanksgiving poem... HH to u 2.

Carolyn Devonshire October 24, 2009 at 3:08 PM Sue, you have brought light and love to the Soup. A most valued member! I am glad you had a large family, even if your parents had problems. This is a lovely reflection the the true blessings we celebrate at Thanksgiving. Wonderful work, Sue! Love, Carolyn

P Sheart October 24, 2009 at 2:31 PM Hi dear Sue, What a lovely poem honoring your soup family. I like how you honor "ALL" individual beliefs here. Smile, right back at you my friend. May the spirit that moves in all things that live make the holiday season very special for you and yours along with our soup family! Oh and I too, want to thank you for the honor of your most welcome comments and for steering me in the right direction as to couplet/verse. I sure do appreciate it, smile. Love Light Truth Patricia