Sitting here, wondering, what do I praise?
In a week filled with stuffing and turkey
Surrounding self, I fix a knowing gaze
Faithful gratitude is never murky
A bike, a home, gray and white purring cats
Family, friends, community feels right
I step on the earthen beholden mats
And wipe away thanklessness with delight
Upright and breathing is who I am now
Fed with food and love and blue butterflies
Embracing what matters like sacred cow
Receiving life’s blessings is thy grand prize
Oh Thanksgiving, a time to reflect deep
In all that I have by counting my sheep
Happy Thanksgiving week to all who celebrate. For everyone else, try to find gratitude in every moment and eat something that brings you joy and comfort.
Mary J Melange 
Happy thanksgiving to you too Mary.
Eat pie this week, Sadje. It’s only right! 🙂
Cool.
I like expanding the spirit and emotions of this holiday for a longer period. Maybe, if we ever grow up, we’ll realize that we should always consider our blessings. I hope you have a wonderful holiday, Mary. Give those furballs a scritch from us.
I’ve already baked a batch of cookies and started messing with Christmas decorations, which seems okay now that it’s the week of Thanksgiving. I’m so grateful for the life I have, Dan, and the two critters who are more than willing to accept your scritches. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
Well said. It’s all about acknowledging the need to be grateful, all the food and trimmings are secondary. At least that’s how I look at this holiday. Happy Thanksgiving!
Thanks Ally! I truly am grateful for all that I have. Not much to complain about here. 🙂
What a beautiful sentiment! We should have that all year around…
Right, Pam. I do keep a gratitude journal every day and that helps to be thankful beyond the holidays.
Happy Thanksgiving, Mary.
Same to you, Maggie! Eat pie and be happy!
Thank you!
Yes and no. Something fits not. Badly. Shamefully. It obliterates the message.
I’m not sure how to answer this, John, except to say I hope that you do have much to be grateful for today and the rest of this year.
Elon Musk for starters. Quote unquote family values. There are a whole lot of things that take everything out of thanksgiving. When I look at what we have done and where we are heading the words greedtaking fall into place. so yes and no. Genghis Khan’s is dead long live Genghis Khan. They shred normalcy and along with it thanksgiving.
I’m trying to focus on my friends and family rather than give any attention to the narcissists and crazies of the world. I vote for the sane, ethical people and have faith that goodness will overcome the times we are in.
Fair enough.
I was in a thrift store over the weekend and one of the store employees walked by. We smiled and he said, “Ma’am, you look so happy.” I said, “I am. Life’s good.” His response: “Right on.” So, right on, Mary. I am grateful for the life I have, too. Hugs (sort of) to Gibbs and your little Star Trek kitty.
I am happy that you are happy, Lois. This is how everyone should feel. Gibbs accepts your hugs, but Hoshi says, “Food, not hugs.” She’s a twerp… ;-p
A wonderful poem that embodies the spirit of Thanksgiving!!! Have a really good Thanksgiving!
Thank you so much! Have a wonderful week!
Such beautiful words to read and celebrate with this week of Thanksgiving. Nice job, Mary. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your furry pals. (PS – I think your heart-warming thoughts have convinced Mother Nature to send us some warmer weather too! ;-))
Thanks Shelley. The warmer weather will be good for being outside, maybe taking a walk and soaking up some sun. Have a wonderful holiday and enjoy your time with family. 🙂❤
🥰🤗🥰 Same to you!
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Happy Thanksgiving, Cheryl!
A wonderful reminder any time of year.
So true, JoAnna!