Thanksgiving Memory Poems

I was only four, 
when Blackie my dog died. 
My dad ran my best friend over, 
yes it was a horrible accident. 

 
I was...

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(Approaching Ingalls Peak, 2012, original oil)

Rites of Passage

Forty-six years ago,
my first winter in the Pacific NW
my first winter break at college,
I headed out to climb...

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I have heard a hurt person say, 
if you knew what they did to me you would never forgive them. 
Hurt can run very deep...

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We wear a smile to hide,
the tears we wear inside.
Our laughter we have applied,
feeling it will be our guide.
Life is but a wild ride,
filled with...

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coffee… conversation starter for years
warms our spirits
striking smell
stirs thought
brews

talk
turns to
thanksgiving
toasts gratitude
replenishing our hearts with memories
...

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There's an old red beach ball stuck in the rafters of the haunted hotel pool. It's been there for the 7 long years, I've been...

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"In life, all we have are our memories. Hold on to the good ones and let the bad ones go." By Poet

Junk for some and...

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Time is a funny thing,                    ...

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SONG
music
many beats
passion with feelings
memories remembered
waiting to be together
"My mind will keep our song playing."...

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S - Spreading happiness and smiles to every
P - Person near and far
R - Ringing out great cheer
E - Everyone will hear
A - And I...

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Old Tables
Speak Volumes
About Life

Celebrate
Wonderful
Memories

Countless Meals
Cherished Talks
Captured Time



26 Jan 2023

Contest: Tricube Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Sara Kendrick...

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The table is old and worn
nicks and scratches 
its red plastic tablecloth left over from a forgotten Christmas
its holiday pattern worn and forlorn
many a Thanksgiving...

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That small town Christmas spirit...
It grew a little brighter
just after Thanksgiving.

Garlands were wrapped around
every light pole lining the main street.
Multi-colored light strings
outlined every window.
The drug...

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Sunday home bonding
festive midst fellowship bliss
dining as one team
over Dad and Mom’s menu
from luncheon to supper time…

Missing such moments
we still huddle together
though sometimes virtual…
siblings bound...

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Daddy you are the very best
Always loving and so kind
Doing homework~helping me to learn
Doing shopping together is a real treat
You were my angel sent from...

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