The turkey's in the oven, laughing children at the door,
It's a time for great rejoicing. Thanksgiving's come once more.
Grandpa's busy helping Grandma get the preparations right,
For the family is coming.  Some may even spend the night!

The aromas from the kitchen smell like pumpkin pie and spice.
Appetizers are so tempting that you have to try them twice!
Apple cider from the pitcher is refreshing, iced and cool,
While and children are rejoicing that today there is no school!

The football games are starting.  To the T.V. some are glued,
While others wish their time away just waiting for the food.
Leaves drifting past the window flash of yellow, gold and red,
While the table draped in linen waits the bounty to be spread.

Harvest time was blessed with plenty, and for this we give our thanks.
Much was stored away for winter.  It's like money in our banks.
Aunts and uncles, kids and cousins, gathered from across the way,
Share the family, fun and feasting, for it is Thanksgiving day.

copyright Nona Kelley Carver