Thanksgiving Blessings

We need to stop and think each day,
How blessed we really are.
We have our homes, and all we need,
And most of us have cars.

I'm thankful for all things,
Though sometimes we take for granted,
The blessings we enjoy,
Because we've always had it.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner,
Will we spread our blessings around?
Some will have nothing at all to eat,
And some will be sleeping on the ground.

While we slice our tasty turkey,
And enjoy the things we've known,
I hope I still remember those,
That don't even have a home.

We are blessed above all Nations,
Yet we forget to pray,
For those that will be separated,
From families on Thanksgiving day.

We love to enjoy our Thanksgiving dinner,
With turkey, dressing, and all the trimmings.
Pumpkin pie, sweet potatoes, and friends,
We know for sure are coming.

There's always a lot of cooking,
Like baking pies and icing cakes,
We need to thank the one that prepares the food,
For a lot of work it takes.

Families are always ready for that special day,
For some live off too far,
To come as often as they'd like,
To drive it in the car.

It's always good to get together,
And share our latest news,
We're always ready to hear of something good,
Since the Holidays are so few.

We make up for lost time,
As we see them just so seldom.
We'll enjoy them while they're here,
And talk about things we meant to tell them.

After our big festive meal,
We'll enjoy a cup of coffee and some pie,
Then complain about how much we ate,
Till we felt like we could die.

How happy everyone seemed to be,
Relaxed and ready for a nap,
But we still have a lot to talk about,
Before putting on our night cap.

We're already planning for our Christmas,
And just what all we'll share.
It will be something though like Thanksgiving,
Each thing thought out with care.

It's really not important though,
As long as we're together.
And no matter what the weather is,
It really doesn't matter.

Faye Reyenga © 11/01/2008
Faye