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The family
is gathered safe within
For feasting on this day.
Prayers of gratitude will soon begin
For bounties sent their way.
The rolling
land lies neat and still--
The crops are gathered in,
Garnered before the autumn's chill
Brings snowy days again.
The fallen
leaves are cleanly raked,
Bonfires flickered against the sky.
Pies and cookies are already baked
As eager children sigh.
The animals
cozy in the barn
Bed down or gently play--
Midst' echoes of the hunter's horn
Humble creatures munch their hay.
Memories of
friends away and near
Are kept within each heart
Sons across seas are doubly dear
At this thankful season of the year.
Families
yearn for the quiet tread
Of a special step upon the stairs;
Men who fight for us instead
Are foremost in our prayers.
Thank God
for our homes and land
And the men who keep us free.
Thank God for blessings on every hand--
Keep our men safe across the sea.
©2001 Mary-Ellen Grisham
fantasy@apci.net
Mary-Ellen is a Christian writer and teacher living
in Godfrey, Illinois. Her family has several friends serving in military
capacities during this Holiday Season, and as many of you, she will be
thinking and praying for these dear folks. |
