Saturday, November 29, 2014

thankful, outrageously

in the spirit of
giving thanks
we often look at the biggies
life
love
health
for which i am truly blessed

we may look to the small
often overlooked 
beauty



nature's bounty
of sunrise and sunset
flower and fauna
clean air and water
for which i strive
to consciously
give due notice

and then
there are those
glimmers of perfection
that almost take your 
breath


like that first
taste of the turkey
that has been filling your home
with roasting goodness


and it is declared 
delicious
by all who sample


 gathered around
in the smallest room
to be together
for those last minute preparations
rolls in the oven
gravy made to utopian standards
(thanks, susie)
the traditional sides
kept warm
and plated for serving


why
 even the dogs
know
that something great
is about to happen
and they stay
close


while mom and sue
help every step of the way
cutting and chopping
stirring and tasting
providing the necessary dose
of laughter
sons who graciously help
wherever needed
a husband who not only carves
but cleans the dinner dishes 
as well

wow
a time for
thanksgiving
indeed


good food
good drink
good company
fun words
served up with the 
pumpkin pie
and 
after dinner coffee


wishing it wouldn't end

that we could stall time
just this once
then
as if in answer
the snow began to fall
temperatures dropped
cold enough to store beverages outdoors
making room in my 
crowded frig


road conditions worsened
and just like that
the fun was extended with
an overnight guest 

holding onto this time a bit longer

we watched a movie
drank a hot toddy
before
finally giving in to sleep
waking with mom
  enjoying her morning presence
over a coffee and a 
big
breakfast

remembering childhood dreams
prayers
that a day
could somehow last
forever

and like any prayer
God answered
and granted a memory
that will do
just that.

amen.

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