Thanksgiving Day

T his is the time when we can recall
H ow the Indians and Pilgrims got together that Fall
A nd shared their bounty at a Country Ball.
N otwithstanding did they forestall,
S cenes of life later to be under a pall.
G etting along was their joyous call
I n giving thanks for the corn ~ so tall.
N ow...shops are decorated in every mall
G arishly enticing wares for one and all.

D one in a tasteful way it may be a treat
A nd remind us, as the date approaches, that we will fete.
Y et, let us not forget to thank the Lord for what we eat!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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November 12, 2010 at 8:57 AM
Hi Dan! Without Indians, no corn!!! Thank you for stopping by an commenting on my work! C.L. could even send you a message in German (hahaha!). Nice tribute to Thanksgivin! Und vielen Dank fuer Deine Kommentare!!! Alles Gute, Gert
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November 5, 2010 at 1:54 PM
Wonderful entry to the contest and i liked the way you summed up in the last three lines, Daniel
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