Thanksgiving

For what shall I
give thanks?

There are many to list.

childhood pranks

that my family exists

good food

good health

a happy mood

plenty of wealth

loving husband

healthy children

living in this land

places I've been

so not just tomorrow

but each and every day

I will be sure to borrow

a life of living in a grateful way

thanksgiving

the smell of bread is in the air
both cranberry and ginger make quite a pair
I can't wait for the pumpkin pie too
and the turkey, gravy, potatoes-to name a few
yes tomorrow will be a feast day
we'll eat and eat and then we'll lay
around for a while to let it rest
then we'll watch a game (or two) while the food digests
perhaps we'll even make it our claim
to get and play our own ball game
it will be a great day over all
when we stop and give thanks this fall