Thanksgiving ‘Til Christmas
Almost Thanksgiving!
6 weeks “til Christmas!
Tired already .
Too much to do.
Cooking
Baking
Shopping
Wrapping
Decorating
Cleaning.
Repeat .
Repeat
Tired already
Too much to do.
Turkey, dressing
Cranberries
Beans
Jello salad
Pumpkin pie.
Eat too much
Wash dishes
Eat again
Clean.
Repeat
Repeat
Tired already
Too much to do.
Where’s the Joy?
The Thankfulness?
The Love for all?
Then I see
Pilgrims praying
Food Shared
Smiles around
And I remember
The star shown
Angels sang
Animals bellowed
Shepherds prayed
Baby Jesus cooed.
And I rejoice
Our work is blessed
Gatherings are Joy
Gifts are special
Meals remembered
Times recalled.
Thanksgiving ‘til Christmas
Rejoice
Rejoice
Repeat
Rejoice!
By Dr. Ginny Barnes
King’s Daughters, Ruth Major Circle
Columbia, Missouri
Thank you for this inspiring poem.