WHEN IT'S THANKSGIVING


  To be thankful on such a day, as we awake 
  To peace in our homes,

  A warm fire in the morning, coffee, and 
  Possibly the paper to read.

   A parade is tradition each year in many 
   Places, turkey in the oven,

  Today will be most special as family will 
  Gather in places everywhere.

  A table with a feast, set to celebrate this 
  Occasion that began so far back,

  Different foods are shared throughout the 
  Land, favorites prepared.

  Ham, cranberry saucs, pumpkin pie, as well 
  As many other treats,

  A chance to get re-acquainted with family 
  And friends so long missed.

  When it's Thanksgiving there is another side 
  To the day, sad I'll say,

  Can we pray for the many homeless families, 
  Their stories we do not know.

  We can wish them well, but they need a helping 
  Hand to lift them up,

  To the soldiers out there away from family, 
  Wishing they were home safe,

   Let's remember, and think about them on this 
   Day, are they okay.

                 Keith Garrett