You know it’s Thanksgivingwhen you peel your sweet potatoeslistening to the Macy’s parade,when you cry during commercials,drum corps, Rockettes kicklines& Charlie Brown’s holiday meal,when you play Yahtzee well intothe evening after an unplannedbut predictable nap on the couch,when you hug your kids extra-long& consider actually sending yourgratitude skyward in the formof a soaring, bird-like prayer.
Happy Thanksgiving, dear readers! #28 of 30 Poems In November to benefit Center for New Americans. With special love to Kirsten Piccini, who also tears up during the Macy's parade.
Happy day my dear friend... Not only did the parade make me tear up but the love flowing from your words did too. How grateful and lucky I am to have you in my life
ReplyDeleteSmooch!
xoxo right back!
DeleteWe had two games going- Yahtzee and Scrabble. But we share the gratitude that suffused the day.
DeleteBeing thankful and wanting to be there together is a realization. But many may not be aware of their obligations. Nicely Marian!
ReplyDeleteHank
Yes, Yes. True and uplifting in the Marian tone of wonder and discovery. This is part of the tone I love in "Superpowers," where reality takes me soaring to the heights.
ReplyDeletelove that '.....soaring, bird-like prayer'... lovely
ReplyDeleteI especially love "sending your gratitude skyward....a soaring, bird-like prayer." Feast on every wonderful moment, kiddo.
ReplyDelete"cry during commercials' HA HA. Very sweet ending. Yes, this about sums it up.
ReplyDeleteSounds like it was a beautiful day
ReplyDeletegood uplifting day... and although it is not Thanksgiving up here in Canada I did participate in the nap part... :)
ReplyDeleteTruly hits home, as warm and familiar as rolling yet another goddamn full house.
ReplyDeleteI love this soaring bird-like prayer....I love feeling I know your day and have had days just like it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!