Over the years, our Thanksgiving celebrations have changed. Our family has grown and spread across the country. My brothers celebrate with their children & grandchildren. Our children live in various states. This year, in Illinois, we will walk the Turkey Trot and help our daughter prepare a delicious meal. We will gather around the table with our daughter and friends to count our blessings and share some laughs. I will enjoy the day and remember Thanksgivings from days gone by.
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.
Colleen G. (Brown) Pasquale
Happy Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Charlie & Melba
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DeleteThat's lovely! In years past, we have attended large Thanksgivings. In each, there are wonderful memories. Thanks for bringing some of them back with your poem.
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by & your kind words. Enjoy your holiday!
DeleteHappy Thanksgiving! Yes, Thanksgiving definitely changes throughout the years; our family's looks quite different as well. Did you write that poem? :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by. Yes, I did write the poem.
DeleteThank you for sharing this beautiful poem!
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