When autumn's leaves pepper down
And anxiety shows on ole Tom's face;
Then the Rogers plan a trip out of town
To visit relatives and share table grace.
When kids plan for a mini-vacation,
Our country readies the celebration.
Then America chooses to remember
That day long ago in November.
When gratitude permeates the air
And humbled hearts offer prayer;
Then Thanksgiving must be near.
When Sam O'Neil portrays John Smith,
And Inga proudly becomes Pocahontas;
As history dispels the modern myth,
While at fidgety kids, teachers fuss.
When strangers hold hands to pray to God
And thank Him for freedom's sod.
When the community extends a hand
And kindness covers this blessed land.
When gratitude permeates the air
And humbled hearts offer prayer;
Then Thanksgiving must be near.
© Loyd Taylor, November 21,2009
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Sir you have penned Thanksgiving so well. We need to thank for everything we had. We need to thank because we are blessed. Thank-you sir for reminding and making it so simple.