A Quiet Thanksgiving

It's going to be a quiet Thanksgiving.

But that's all right--that's okay.

Caution now means better chances

Of seeing a future Thanksgiving Day.

 

Yes, it's sad that COVID-19

Happens to be our current reality.

But hopefully within a year,

We will see a return to normality.

 

Now with COVID numbers rising

And hospitals filling, it's getting scary.

To get the pandemic under control,

A bit of prudence is necessary.

 

There can still be turkey roasting,

Gravy simmering, potatoes boiling,

And homemade pumpkin pie beckoning…

And I'll be in the kitchen toiling.

 

The situation's not ideal,

But we'll get through this; we'll make do,

FaceTiming our family

And having Thanksgiving dinner for two.

 

-by Bob B (11-22-20)

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too my friend. I will be working and staying away from people, If I can. I hope you are doing well my friend. Happy Thanksgiving and be safe.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Making the most of it. This covid thing will pass. I wish you a very happy thanksgiving Bob. Keep safe so you will be able to see your family hopefully in the not to distant future. All the best from across the pond.

Chris

[barleygirl]

WOW! I love this! While I often agree with your rants, my personal preference is to present issues in a way that feels more like a solution & that's why I love this much more than the rants. I get tired of having this presented as "those who believe in prudence" vs. "those who don't"! As if it's got to be all or nothing. This is America & we should be free to choose how we want to contribute to the wellness of others, by staying home or by going out with protection. I hate it when one side demonizes the other. The thing I love the most about your poem is that you say it may be better in a year. That's a pretty long time for some people, but I think it's wise to be realistic about this (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie