Michael J. Falotico Poet Rhyme

Those Not Here

I can't be greedy because of all I had...
There are so many missed yet still I'm sad...
The table's not full some chairs are vacant...
I could still feel them all, their chatter not shaken...
Pass the hot pepper still can be heard as the soup
is poured...
My Dads wise cracks followed by smiles and laughter
that's floored...
My Sister's surgery on the turkey as all our heads shake
with disbelief...
Thank God that's not a patient for the family would 
be in grief...
A glass of wine is spilled that can be timed with a "cut
them off"...
May not seem like a Thanksgiving to all ,but these are my
memories that lead through my fall...
My smile and tears as I write down these great times...
Happy Thanksgiving Dad, Al and my Sister Di...

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Andrea Dietrich January 11, 2011 at 10:34 PM oh, so sad, Michael. This is wonderful tribute. LUv, Andrea

John Loving Iii November 27, 2010 at 7:17 AM now i'm at home. John H Loving III

Wilma Neels November 25, 2010 at 10:29 AM A beautiful tribute to your dad, sister and brother-in-law Michael.. My heart goes out to you today.. I do know they are with you wherever you go.. And yes they are smiling ;-) love Wilma

Linda-Marie Sweetheart November 25, 2010 at 8:07 AM Sensitive and so touching in emotions .. feel for u my friend as our table is missing a few too.. but in spirit we set their plates to welcome them to our table of luv and thanksgiving for having had them in our lives..even though time was so very short... too short... lovely piece my W.K. ..J.G. always..

Audrey Haick November 24, 2010 at 3:11 PM This breaks my heart over and over as I read of your love ones gone home, I can so relate, Michael..but one day, I'm sure you know you'll see them again! Nothing like "Blood" even when there are fights and disagreements, the pleasant memories always override. God bless and do all you can to have a great Thanksgiving! Love, audrey

Poet Destroyer A November 24, 2010 at 3:00 PM Michael, I'm sure somehow,, they will receive the thought and dedication. You have a good heart, I'm glad you are not full of greed, during longing years. Enjoyed your poem, and have a wonderful blessed Thanksgiving day,. always,..P.D.

Michael J. Falotico November 24, 2010 at 2:04 PM Dedicated to My Dad, my Sister Dianna, and my brother-inlw Al...who are no longer here to share the holidays, only in spirit and memories... your in my heart love Michael