Taking The Thanks Out Of Thanksgiving
Time To Heal
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