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Thanksgiving Memories Thanks

"Get out of the kitchen"! I hear Gramma say
"It will be ready when its 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 thru the door

Thanksgiving Memories Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Regina Riddle
10/25/19

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Line Gauthier

Date: 11/13/2019 7:21:00 AM

Back with well deserved congrats, Timothy.

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 11/13/2019 3:24:00 PM

Thank you FRIEND!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/29/2019 5:15:00 AM

Enjoyed this wistful write. Panagiota xxx

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 10/29/2019 11:25:00 AM

Thank you Panagiota :)

Line Gauthier

Date: 10/26/2019 6:50:00 AM

Awesome entry, Timothy. A wonderfully vivid poem with fabulous imagery. Very effective penning to bring us back in time. Heartwarming style. Thank you so much for keeping your longer original called "Thanksgiving Day".

Timothy Mcguire
Date: 10/28/2019 4:54:00 PM

Thank you FRIEND!