this year
a foodless feast
plates filled with gratitude
rather than gravy
it doesn’t matter
what faith you are
let’s say a prayer
of thanks
receiving is easy
but it’s the giving
that blesses us
seeking to help
rather than complain
giving support
rather than walking away
maybe you have a turkey
on the table
and maybe you don’t
that isn’t what counts most
it’s the gathering
of friends
of families
or
the gathering
of who ever you might be
around a table
laden with love
reflecting on
each other
sharing strengths
letting weakness slide
walking away from tearful times
rejoice together this day
and the next
& next
this is a time for contagious compassion
this is the time to spread joy & cheer
this is the time of thanks
this is the time of giving
Awesome! With your permission and credits to you of course I’d like to add this to my thanksgiving wishes.
lovely.
I think I will read this at the table tomorrow before we eat. Thanks Gwynneth.
Happy Thanksgiving.
Beautiful as always, have a great holiday
Thanks for that poem Gwyn–I agree that it is like a blessing–one that I receive gratefully and will pass on to others (in the seasonal spirit of giving!)–have a warm, playful and meaningful time with your family.
Thank you Gwynneth for sharing your poem on this Thanksgiving. I could hear your voice as I read each word. You’re so gifted and I am blessed to be among the friends that you have chosen to share your lyrics…
Best
Pat
Beautiful, Gwynneth
Thank you❤
I so appreciate all you do
for so many others
I love how your words
Are words of Love
Thank you
Love, Paula