Gathered all together
Love and peace to share
Remembrances forever
Within the heart is there
Bounty on the table
Will always be in view
Hearts of all in friendship
Is gift in life so true
Grateful for the blessings
That rest on us each day
Prayer for all the sorrow
That seems to come our way
Hold
your loved ones closely
Let them know you care
Day of Life's Thanksgiving
Each moment will be there
Hands
all held together
Spirits drawn by love
Let all the peace we gather
Fall upon us from above
Flowers on the table
Each one a special hue
Joy of God's creation
It all belongs to you.
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~
Francine Pucillo ~
©2002, used with permission
POETRY~EMOTION
It was very cold for the Pilgrims that first winter.
Food was in short supply.
Some days, they had only five kernels of corn.
When spring came, the Pilgrims planted the remaining corn.
The sun and rain helped the seeds to grow
and much food was harvested in the fall.
Every Thanksgiving thereafter, the Pilgrims placed five kernels of corn beside each plate to remind them of their blessings.
The first kernel reminded them of the autumn beauty.
The second kernel reminded them of their love for each other.
The third kernel reminded them of their family's love.
The fourth kernel reminded them of their friends...especially their Indian brothers.
The fifth kernel reminded them of their freedom.
This Thanksgiving, let us all remember the blessings of our lives.
Count the kernels, count your blessings.
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