October 2, 2021 (Written for the November issue of Faith on Every Corner magazine)
Thanksgiving’s the day when we pause to reflect,
A practice, when busy, we often neglect.
I’m grateful the day’s set aside when each fall,
We gather with loved ones and friends to recall
The blessings we’ve known through the months, through the year,
The memories of loved ones, some no longer here,
The moments we cherish, the blessings we’ve known,
The joys and the tears, and the ways we have grown.
I pray as we gather on Thanksgiving Day,
We share cherished memories, the love they convey.
The children will learn from the stories we share,
Down through generations, compassion and care.
I pray we find others, reach out, share our love,
Share all the blessings received from above.