Alexis Y. Poet Free verse

Thanksgiving Day

I love hanging around family and friends
on Thanksgiving Day.
And the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade on
the tv.
The amazing aromas of the food just fill the
air.
The table is sat, The golden Turkey, stuffing, gravy, Ham, Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens, Dinner rolls, Cranberry sauce, Cakes, Sweet
Potato Pies and assorted drinks.
Then we say grace, and go around the table 
and say what we are thankful for.
But due to the pandemic of COVID-19 Thanksgiving isn’t going to be the same this 
year.
It's almost like the special day is canceled.
The government officials are suggesting that if
isn't necessary, don't travel on an airplane.
There has been a surge in new Covid 19
cases.
Families all over the world are missing their families, and tremendously.
This year has been filled with a lot of heartache and pain.
We must celebrate Thanksgiving differently this year.
Some are having zoom potlucks, creating new
ways to celebrate.
Although this year has been very bleak, there is still much to be thankful for.
Happy Thanksgiving from me to you.





Alexis Y.
11/25/2020

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John Watt November 29, 2020 at 12:10 AM I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful, Alexis. There still is much to be thankful for, and to hope for a return to normalcy soon is what drives us each day. Blessings ~ John

Joseph May November 27, 2020 at 7:46 PM Beautifully said Alexis, it's a year of pain and tears..

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 27, 2020 at 2:07 AM Very moving, heartthrob poem, Alexis. There's so much truth to power in this deeply expressive poem. LOVE the message of hope in it, sista. A holiday fave fo' sho'. Love and more love always. Alexis Y. November 27, 2020 at 7:35 AM Hi Freddie, Thank you so much.I had an amazing day yesterday. I hope you day was good as well. Have a wonderful day my friend:-)Alexis

Rico Leffanta November 26, 2020 at 11:28 AM Ah, yes, we can all be thankful we survived Trump's pandemic "leadership" for starters! Aloha! Rico Alexis Y. November 27, 2020 at 7:37 AM Hi Rico, I appreciate that you stopped by today. I hope you had a good time with family and friends. Have a good day:-)Alexis

Vijay Pandit November 26, 2020 at 5:04 AM Wonderful images of the festive day, Alexis. This year is hard--but it shall pass. Enjoy your day!

Evelyn Judy Buehler November 25, 2020 at 9:33 PM Hi Alexis, Thanksgiving and other holidays are certainly challenging now, and so many are missing family. But there is hope on the horizon. Happy Thanksgiving. :=) Alexis Y. November 27, 2020 at 7:39 AM Hi Evelyn, We all have to celebrate the holidays differently this year. I agree, there is hope on the horizon. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Beryl Edmonds November 25, 2020 at 6:34 PM Hi Alexis, it’s going to be such a different way to celebrate thanksgiving day, hope you enjoy what you do and perhaps next year will see friends and families reunited. Well written, take care and all the best... Belle :-) Alexis Y. November 27, 2020 at 7:40 AM Hi Belle, I had an awesome day yesterday. I hope you did too. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Tom Cunningham November 25, 2020 at 4:02 PM Hope you have a lovely thanksgiving Alexis. Enjoy the day. Tom Alexis Y. November 25, 2020 at 5:03 PM Thank you so much, Tom. Enjoy the rest of your day:-)Alexis

Regina Mcintosh November 25, 2020 at 3:17 PM Happy Thanksgiving dear friend. You're such a kind and caring blessing to my heart! Love and prayers for you always. God bless you Alexis Y. November 25, 2020 at 5:13 PM Hi Regina, Thank you so much, my friend. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours:-) Alexis

Darlene De Beaulieu November 25, 2020 at 2:55 PM Hello Alexis Y. my thanksgiving was just 3. Today i heard on the news for Christmas no one has families over for Christmas. So ir will be the 3 of us to celebrate. We will drop off the gifts. then celebrate on our own. Yes thanksgiving will be different for you. enjoy your evening my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu November 27, 2020 at 11:06 AM Hello Alexis Y. yes the holidays will be different now. For us we are only celebrating Christmas 3 of us. No one is allowed to come over. yes the holidays have changed. I hope you had a lovely thanksgiving celebration. Enjoy your day my friend. Alexis Y. November 25, 2020 at 5:52 PM Hi Darlene, The holidays will definitely be different this year due to Covid. Have a Happy Thanksgiving my friend:-)Alexis