Thanksgiving is spatulas & spices & the family
china;
Tables pushed together, folding chairs & mismatched glassware.
Thanksgiving is answering the ringing doorbell;
Children chasing and hiding;
Hugs & surprises; Jokes & smiles.
Thanksgiving is aprons & appetizers & the family
recipes;
Multicolored paper turkeys, crayoned pilgrims & pinecone
centerpieces.
Thanksgiving is squeezing around the table;
Passing the mashed potatoes;
Candles & napkins; Gravy & cranberries.
Thanksgiving is cameras & cousins & the family
traditions;
Posing in front of the fireplace, smiling on cue & laughter
all around.
Thanksgiving is playing favorite board games;
Telling tall tales of holidays past;
Uncles & babies; Memories & plans.
Thanksgiving is family.
Thanksgiving is family.
Colleen G. (Brown) Pasquale
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Happy Thanksgiving and enjoy the family!
ReplyDeleteThanks. Hope your Thanksgiving is wonderful!
DeleteI love your poem. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours, Colleen.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Nancy. It is packed full of memories. I hope you have a terrific Thanksgiving!
DeleteI hope your Thanksgiving was as lovely and filled with family as your poem.
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