THANKSGIVING MEMORIES

THANKSGIVING MEMORIES

As Thanksgiving day approaches, I remember when
the family all gathered together, it was great back then.
We had a great long table that was covered with food
and we could eat all we wanted; to leave early was rude.
Mom cooked a turkey and made a special stuffing,
mashed potatoes and gravy, and bisquits a-puffing,.
cranberry sauce that was tangy to the tongue,
peas, carrots and corn that kept us all young.

Dad said a prayer before we could fill up our plate;
there were no ifs and buts, we just had to wait.
We really enjoyed the gathering and sharing
and the joy in Mom's eyes at everyone's caring.
Dad carved the turkey and Mom passed the gravy,
Jim had just come home from a stint in the Navy.
Patrick and his wife tried hard to hide their delight
but news of a new baby coming brightened the night.

Johnny thanked Mom and Dad for all they had done
to invite us and make the holiday a very special one.
I was the youngest child in a family of fourteen,
I wasn't too sure what Thanksgiving could mean.
Then I looked all around me at the family I love
and I think I finally got it, it's a gift from above.
How many families are together on this day
who don't know it's meaning or just what to say?

Some families live too far apart, the time isn't right,.
too far to travel, they wouldn't be home 'til daylight..
I know what it's like to have Thanksgiving alone,
not the same as it used to be 'fore I was grown.
Wish I could go back and be with them once more,
see Mom's smiling face as she opens the door.
It's Thanksgiving memories that come now and then,
when apple pie smells come from the oven again.

Countrymom
10/14/07


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