When Jack Frost is abroad
And the Thanksgiving snow falls
When we hear the first sleigh bell’s ring
Christmas isn’t far away at all
So make those lists and join the throng
Of happy shoppers down at the mall
I thought that my Thanksgiving would be ruined because my cat ran away.
But he returned last night and I give thanks for that today.
I'm thankful for God, my health, my parents and my cat.
My kitty is heavier than a chunk of lead because he's fat.
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...
Tummy, Tummy, oh poor Tummy!
Heaping, steaming platters behold.
A bounty splendorous and yummy,
Nuts to pies to cranberry mold.
Kitchen simmering with flavor,
Smells that cause the nose to rise.
Gather in a whiff to savor,
Indulge behind two droopy eyes.
Voices lure you from your dreaming,
Invite you to your favored chair,
Give you silverware all gleaming,
Do together a Thanksgiving prayer.
And, Tummy, Tummy stop your stressing …
Yams, green beans, creamed corn, rolls with butter, celery sticks and carrot sticks,
mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie, turkey and … dressing
!
my favorite time
devouring the luscious fowl
trimmed with great harvest
* Thanksgiving theme for "holiday haiku" contest
CONVOLUTED THINKING
it’s the holidays
when thoughts turn to those of food
not just any food
sweets are thrust from every side
candy fruit cake and apple pie
the list is endless
when I think how weak i am
it makes me shudder
doubtless i shall overeat
so i must set a limit
i hate my fat self
when I look in the mirror
40 pounds over
over what the weight chart says
high school weight days are over
what is sensible?
dare I make it 45
easy to lose 5
just think of the tasty fun
candy fruit cake and mince pie
egg nog rich stuffing
that thanksgiving table spread
how my mouth waters
LOOK! the lady on t.v.
took off 50 with jenny
my god! 50 pounds!
why! 5 pounds would be a snap!
and now I’m resolved
i will sign with jenny
right after the holidays
Turkey is being eaten,
Here and there,
Are members of the
Neighborhood and family.
Kind words of gratitude are
Spoken. Many are giving
God thanks for life, the
Ingredients for success, blood flow through our
Veins, and for food, fun, and fellowship
In a trying time such as this.
Never neglecting sharing
Great tidings and holiday treats.
Dads are watching the many
Athletic events on the T.V.
Yes, Thanksgiving is a great holiday to me.
wrote 11-7-10
What do you do on thanksgiving day,
well, we eat to much,
and then we pray,
watch football games on tv,
a second wind,
maybe break out the xmas tree,
surrounded by family and friends,
talking bout lives and trends,
back to the table for mor to eat,
this time it's diffrent,
time for some sweets,
pies of apple and cherry,
laughing and feeling merry,
holiday season has now come upon us,
rushing and shopping,
making a fuss,
so much to do, after this day,
will we finish it all,
some say, NO WAY,
helping and cleaning, as the day moves along,
feeling the spirit,
singing a song,
now, thanksgiving day is calming down,
get together, gather round,
give everyone hugs and kisses,
tell all how much you've missed them,
now it's time, to fall into sleep,
with cherished memories always to keep.
T o all the friends who
H ave supported me,
A day is dedicated.
N ot only were you
K eeping me in your prayers, but
S ending uplifting thoughts my way,
G iving me hope when
I could find none within, during
V ery stressful times.
I toast your friendship
N ow and always ,
G rateful for your loving ways.
D o you know how much it meant
A s you stood by my side?
Y our support, my friends, I will never forget.
*For Dane Ann's Thanksgiving Day Acrostic contest
T urkey roasting in the oven.
H ope our guests will not be late.
A ppetite is activating,
N ow it's very hard to wait.
K ith and kin are soon arriving,
S ome are driving, some by air.
G ot to get the gravy started,
I n a short time they'll be here.
V ast amount of mashed potatoes
I hope I have remembered all,
N ot forgetting sliced tomatoes.
G reeting guests now in the hall.
D ear Lord, we thank you for this food
A nd all blessings sent our way.
Y es Lord, we thank you for this day.
For Thanksgiving acrostic contest
Thomas Turkey is trying to avoid the dreaded chopping block!
He's trying to become inconspicuous amongst the teeming flock!
As you thank the Good Lord this year for your many blessings,
Nothing would taste sweeter than Peking duck with your dressings!
Kith and kin, may I recommend, might prefer a roast of beef.
Surely, that would save my friends and me a whole heap o' grief!
Goose, roasted tender and brown, you might consider for your fare.
Instead of turkey to grace your board, how about some wild hare!
Vanity, the haughty eagles's trait, which I think is so absurd,
Is what won it the honor of being selected for the national bird!
Now, 'tis well known that Mr. Franklin wanted us for that role.
Good try, Ben my boy! May God bless your thoughtful soul!
During the Thanksgiving Season I'm finding it so hard to relax,
As I scurry about to and fro trying to elude that fearsome axe!
You'd be dining on roasted eagle for Thanksgiving if Ben had had his way!
Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Placed No. 7 in Dane Ann Smith-Johnson's "Thanksgiving Day" Contest - Dec 2010
Thanksgiving with my Family
Thursday is the day our country has chosen to celebrate
Happy gathering of friends and family
Another year to give thanks for our many blessings
New Babies to kiss
Kids whose growth is measured and exclaimed over
Sameness of tradition celebrated..
Gastronomic extravaganza served with love
Imprudent jokes by Uncle Dave
Vertical becomes horizontal after the meal
Incredible snores from the front room
NINERS lose yet again...
Grateful for family, friends and the food...we head for home.
For the Thanksgiving contest...
Jared, Jared he's our man, if he can't do it nobody can!
Goff found me hiding in my pity, post thanksgiving day downer
Got me running on my feet, with a cheer for the team(poetry soup)
We are shaken, never out
I let out a shout--hurray!!
Hurray! Gooo Team!!!
I was tagged by James Marshall Goff and I am tagging Jared Pickett to pass on the Holiday
pass along game. No rules--just fun.
Thanksgiving day we pray
With a lot to say
The warmth of a home
Which has a tone
Everyone being together
Forever and ever
The food fills us up
With all the cups
We give thanks
With no mistake
Happy Thanksgiving to all
With many more to call
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