Thanksgiving Together

Some years ago Harvest Festivals,
Began taking place all 'round,
Thanking God for plentiful crops and,
How His Love came tumbling down.

The first Thanksgiving Day a long time,
Ago young girls from other,
Cultures came together creating,
Corn stalk decor together.

It was such a happy day laughing,
Watching the other one learn,
Life's differences getting Thanksgiving's
Day table ready in turn.

What a peaceful morning for new friends,
Having a good time making,
Many fine things Thanksgiving Day 'cause,
Life's now exhilarating.

Both Pilgrims and Indians endured,
Life's challenges together,
At first in America yet they,
Were friendly with each other.

The following year they joined in one,
Ceremony with great peace,
To share Thanksgiving Together and,
Gave Thanks for harvest's increase.

And there was joy in their hearts giving,
Honoring all in God's Name,
All they had reaped in the year's harvest,
Giving Him all their acclaim.

Thanksgiving Day in America,
Is a time to offer Praise,
For turkeys, hams, stuffing, pumpkin pies,
And reaped wealth from fields those days.

There was a spirit of gratitude,
For God's ever lifting gifts,
The harvest of rice, corn, wheat, berries,
For how His love always lifts.

Gathering in life's festivities,
Were families and friends together,
And new found friendships from everywhere,
As hearts filled with thanksgiving.

One Thanksgiving Day long, long ago,
Pilgrims and Indians came,
To Thanksgiving Together giving,
Thanks to the Lord in His Name.

© Sondra McPherson
21 October 2008