Thanksgiving

The smell of turkey fills the house
   and the mind and tongue are consumed
   with memories and scents of holidays passed.

The aroma is so familiar with images of Gramma in the kitchen
   basting that succulent bird and all the sides
   as it tingles taste buds with unbearable anticipation.

The feast most promising with recaptured pictures, football games
   and  stuffing, biscuits, cranberries, and mashed potatoes
   made with tender care and love to await family gathering.

Those days seem long gone now, lost to past celebrations
   but the mind and heart remain full forever
   with laughter, joy, love and those heartfelt memories
at Thanksgiving.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Allison Avatar
October 30, 2015 at 4:52 PM
what wonderful memories DM - hope you have a wonderful time this year:-) hugs jan xx
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