#thanksgiving poems on Hello Poetry

Randy Johnson Nov 2016

Four years ago was Mom's last Thanksgiving.
Just one year later, she was no longer living.
I wasn't as thankful for her as I should've been.
Back in 2012, I didn't know that she'd never be celebrating Thanksgiving again.
Four years ago was the last Thanksgiving that Mom celebrated.
Be thankful for your parents because they should be appreciated.

Dedicated to Agnes Johnson (1948-2013) who passed away on March 6, 2013.

#mom #family #thanks #thanksgiving #nonfiction

J Nov 2016

thanksgiving

it's thanksgiving.
i'm so grateful for everyone in my life
and
all the incredible things i've done this year,
but i still feel like something is missing.

(and it's you)

#thanksgiving #2016

Kenny Whiting Nov 2016

"Thankfulness In Words"

I'm thankful for so many things,
   too many to list here;
But just a few that mean the most,
   the one's I hold so dear.

I'm thankful for my family,
   close loved ones and my friends;
Those ones who've helped me up at times,
   I'd felt I reached the end!

I'm thankful for my precious ones,
   my daughter and my son;
Both growing up to fine adults,
   amazing on their own!

I'm thankful for this time of year,
   feel bad for those who can't;
To make a list of all the things,
   each blessing to give thanks.

Now last of all I'm thankful for,
   the feeling of true love;
Forgiveness for each one of us,
   each blessing from above!

#thanksgiving

Sally A Bayan Nov 2016

I AM GRATEFUL...

(a repost from 2014...edited)

I AM GRATEFUL---
for having my family
they are safe and healthy
we have roof over our heads and
clothes to keep us warm
there is always food on our table...

I AM GRATEFUL, THAT ---
on each new day,  i am able to
get up, alone...without much effort
can wash my face, brush my teeth,
clean my bathroom regularly
take a shower on my own
cook what i want to eat,
eat alone...
change the curtains in my bedroom
change my bedsheets without help,
as often as i want to...

I AM GRATEFUL THAT I ---
still celebrated another birthday
will still be able to say THANK YOU!
with family and friends on Thanksgiving day
make scary decors for Halloween
deck our house with a tree and lanterns before December
hung stars, angels in corners and in between
am strong enough to put them all away when Christmas is over...

I AM GRATEFUL I AM STILL---
able to witness
how a night of fireworks and celebrations
easily segues into a day of new beginnings...

I AM GRATEFUL THAT I CAN WRITE---
share my thoughts, my moments,
look back to the past with a smile,
find contentment where i am now,
still look forward to my future,
wake up to each new day
and another.......and
another.....and
another...
and
A N O T H E R .

Thanksgiving must come with every breath
For we are showered with Blessings without end...

Sally

Copyright 2014
Rosalia Rosario A. Bayan


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#blessings   #gratitude   #thanksgiving   #celebrations

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO EVERYONE!!!

#blessings #gratitude #thanksgiving #celebrations

Lawrence Hall Nov 2016

Thanksgiving - Places for Everyone

Thanksgiving – Places for Everyone

Somehow there are places enough for everyone
A tectonic shifting of tableware
A tsunami of saucers, plates, and bowls
The good Thanksgiving and Christmas settings

A rare bottle of Chateau du Supermarket
Gallons of iced tea, and soda for the kids
So many at the children’s table this year
And who will now sit in Grandfather’s place?

This year he dines at that Table in Paradise
Where there are always places enough for everyone

#thanksgiving

Kamarra Adair Brunelle Nov 2016

Giving Thanks

give thanks
                    for what
things you love
things you care for
things you need
give thanks
give thanks
                   for food
                   for family & friends
give thanks
                   for faith
                   for happiness
                   for joy
                   for love
                   for delight
                   for forgiveness
                   For life.
give thanks to the world

#thanksgiving #givingthanks

Scott F Hemingway Nov 2016

U Thant

U Thant
suited this
assembly and
made well
of United
Nations then
only his
legacy may
tell if
this Cuban
thaw matched
his twill
and his
real change
for world
peace in
Thanksgiving here.

U Thant was a Burmese diplomat and is quoted on Facebook,

Every human being, of whatever origin, of whatever station, deserves respect. We must each respect others even as we respect ourselves.

Wars begin in the minds of men, and in those minds, love and compassion would have built the defenses of peace.

The war we have to wage today has only one goal and that is to make the world safe for diversity.

#peace #united #nations #thanksgiving #cuban #missles

Jason Harris Nov 2016

Before the Holiday at Crocker Park

In the gray light of this late autumn morning
a young mother with holiday bags on her arms
and another set underneath her eyes, carries on
– assuming with positive intent – the American
tradition of some overweight man crawling
through chimneys. Stepping out unscathed by soot.
Her son, barely three and giddy with trust, hungrily
eats this up like a peaceful Thanksgiving meal.
These lies that we carry cautiously like gifts
and pass onto our children like genes who
then pass them onto his or her friends always
(in the end) come back unpleasantly to hurt us.

#poetry #creativewriting #spilledink #christmas #ohio #thanksgiving #crockerpark #westlake #blackpoets #africanamericanpoets