On Thanksgivings Day we sent our son to the neighbors with squash and such.
A widow on a fixed income, she was appreciative. Said “than you so much.”
This is for later, our son told her. We want you to join us for our Thanksgiving meal.
She was super thrilled and came right over, it was the beginning of a great deal.
For she had such stories and regaled us with advice and wisdom galore.
We can never have Thanksgivings Day again without her said my daughter, Dore.
I agreed completely. Mrs. Daisy had added so much color to our meal.
We invited her every year after that, and it made Thanksgiving more real.
Ocean’s seagulls are magical the older woman thought.
Her cat was thinking a seagull sandwich is what he ought.
Each on a beach chair, they sat in silence side by side.
Each with their own thoughts by the sweet oceanside.
Wonder what Bentley is thinking the old woman thought.
Bentley put his nose up in the air and sniffed, je was quite the snot.
They are grilling hot dogs or peppercorn, nothing I like tonight.
These two sat in silence for pretty much most of the night.
There was a soft breeze that brushed them both gently.
They liked the feeling of it; Mrs. Mom and Old Bentley.
Mrs. Mom got out a tiny treat with an ounce of cat nip.
Bentley went crazy and started patting down his owner's hip.
Stop making me into a nest! Mrs. Mom ordered, quite mad.
Bentley jumped down, was hissing and arching, he could be a cad.
I think this could be a regular deal for Thanksgivings Day Mom said.
And this is how they spent it, every holiday, until both were dead.
harvest festivals
a day of celebration
gathered together
pilgrims and Indians feast
thanking our almighty god
A Thanksgiving Tanka Poetry Contest
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© Demetrios Trifiatis
03 June 2019
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© Demetrios Trifiatis
22 May 2018
Thanksgivings
This day that we eat
Holiday that we feast
And let us not forget
Not fret
Keep a light on in the least
Support those who care
Give a hand to those
Inspire others who are
Very much indisposed
Influence your circle
Nothing but love will do
Gratitude inside
Simply say, "thank you."
A Broken Heart Cries
42 Thanksgiving Days
I Love YOU; LENORE
Author's note : Inspired by the Contest ; " NOT SO HAPPY HOLIDAYS "
Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich, and Assistant Judge Susan Burch
I did not enter this in the Contest, as the rules said not to put YOUR name on it or
give any clues to who wrote. If YOU know LENORE, YOU know me. Happy Holidays
With LOVE ALWAYS and FOREVER YOUR Liege...Harry
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