Thanksgiving Day

"Get out of the kitchin"! I hear Gramma say "It will be ready when it ready" "Dont touch that pie"! "Thats for Company" Turkey, fresh bread and spices Fill the air The kids are bouncing off the walls Lions and Cowboys on TV Daddy and the boys Are out in the field hunting "Look Papaw, its starting to snow" Will it stick, he doesnt think so Mama is setting the plates Around the table Everyone is quiet As Gramma brings out the platter Ooos and awwws Smiles and laughter Daddy starts to carve Utensils clinking, food passed, chatter Gramma is smiling "Who wants more"? Mama, Auntie and big Sis Are cleaning up the mess Gramma is holding the baby Papaw in his chair Loosening his belt Give hugs to Gramma and Papaw Time to go home Oh, only to go back there once more I hear my grandchildren Running in the door Thanksgiving Memory Poetry Contest Sponsored by Regina Riddle 10/25/19