Thanksgiving Must Be Near Poem by Loyd C Taylor Sr

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