Thanksgiving Is Never Fancy

We never create fancy; the mother-in-law told her son’s bride.
Just bring a sack of chips or something, as long as it’s not fried.
Aunt Carol brings the green bean casserole and the potatoes sure.
Uncle Ed is the only one who can make gravy flat with his stir.

Thanksgiving is casual, and I will host it every year I am alive.
Just bring my sweet son and be at my door by a quarter til five.
The bride offered to bring candied yams, she thought hers were fine.
Sorry, her mother-in-law replied. “If they aren’t mine, we can’t dine.”

What about pies? The young woman queried, trying to please.
I usually bake with my mother, and we make them up in threes.
We have that covered, the woman said. Just be a sweet dear.
Bring my boy home, and you will be more than welcome here.
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Date: 11/22/2022 10:07:00 AM
Oh, my. This is such a poignant poem expressing a momma's fondest wish. I like this, Caren.
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Caren Krutsinger
Date: 11/22/2022 9:02:00 PM
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