Taking The Thanks Out Of Thanksgiving

With the holiday around the corner

How can we learn to appreciate

Loving our family and friends just a llittle more

I look back at all the Thanksgivings I have had

Sharing lots of food was a given

Stuffed to the gills and all those desserts

My sweet tooth was on a sugar high

That lasted for weeks to come

Then again I have always spent it with family

Listening to stories and I can't count how many times I said those special words

Please pass the...it looks so good

I can't wait to try it

I will have just a little

Every time I thought I was full

I made room for one more bite

Now why we can't we do that in every area of our life

When we think we have been kind,gracious and thankful

Lets see how we can match that and add a special touch

To bring us more joy

Over the years I have praticed the tradition so well

I can do it in my sleep

Thinking back to when I was young

I can't remember one time I didn't talk to or see mom

She was dab smack in the middle

For the first time in my life things are different

I could be very sad and depressed for losing mom just before Thanksgiving

Then again I can look at all the enjoyable times that I have had

That have outshined my greatest memories

Feeling the comfort and deep down love can only mean one thing

I have borrowed the thanks from Thanksgiving and learned how to do so many things

I was taught in school Thanksgiving was a day that we all should be grateful for

No reason to question, argue it is an unwritten law

A time so many years ago where everyone dressed so funny

When food was scarce and survival was most important

Today we have come such along way

We do take many things for granted

It is human nature to always want more

That is fine as long as we can remember how it all started

Around family and friends sharing life and our good health

With a feast not just for our eyes to see

One so much greater

In our hearts where we feel the appreciation flow

As easy as the hugs and kisses that are given

I can not be thankful enough

Mom you once again will be in the heart of all lifes beauty

This time in spirit not in body

Learning each moment is more precious

Can be a good start on having a Thanksgiving that tops all the ones before

Finding different ways all during the year

To turn those salty tears that I try to hide and wipe away

Into sweet tears of joy

Finding one more reason to love and to hold love just a lilttle longer