A late thanksgiving

Precious,
 but also bittersweet.

Yes,
   made some food,
     and I must say it was tasty.

Really,
   deep-fried turkey tastes fantastic.

Yes,
  took a moment,
     and talked to the extended family,
      meaning friends, and blood.

My football team even won.

So why bittersweet?

Echoes.

Each moment touched by a sense of relief.

Someone getting a chance to breath,
   a break from the day to day,
     or avoiding the so-called family obligation.

No matter,
   managed to help,
     and I give thanks.

Reviews

[Matching Socks]

Sound like it was a good day. So you did it then...
Deep fried. :)
Lovely picture here Jon.

[Jon Roggie]

It was. First half was my activities, and the rest was everyone else.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i was able to help today...and i give thanks for the chance to do that...served at the catholic newman center...800 people....
but then later, home, echoes of the day...a chance to breathe...not with family but the next best thing.

like this poem.

[Jon Roggie]

Used to feeding college students. First time in about 14 years I was able to just stay at home. Granted, I did cook one for a friend. I enjoyed the quiet this year.