Heart of Thanksgiving

Heart of Thanksgiving

 

Hearts full of blessings to overflowing,

Counting the good which outweigh the bad times.

Thankful hearts magnify the true giver

Of every good and faithful thing acquired.

 

Loved ones flock together to spend sweet time,

Catching up on lost hugs and missed kisses.

Gathered around the table once again,

Cheerful banter over delicious food.

 

Hearts are mended in being together,

Lighter with family’s pure love for each one.

Hand in hand, heads do reverently bow,

Thanking the Lord for more than such good food.

 

Filled with turkey and the sweetest desserts,

Satisfied and reclining in easy chairs.

Delightful excitement for what comes next,

Children eager for the special visitor.

 

Hearts full of memories of ones not here,

Sad, but thankful to reunite someday.

A smile ultimately sneaks past sorrow,

Thankful for the years they were among us.

 

Melinda McQueen Rodgers

November 24, 2021

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful and hopeful poem dear Melinda.
"Hearts full of memories of ones not here,
Sad, but thankful to reunite someday.
A smile ultimately sneaks past sorrow,
Thankful for the years they were among us"
The above lines, I do understand. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Melinda McQueen]

Thanks for your lovely review. Merry Christmas!

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Melinda.