TO BE THANKFUL

we said our thanks

By Margaret BrennanPublished 2 months ago • 1 min read

TO BE THANKFUL ...

The family gathered around the table

And bowed their heads in prayer.

The aroma of our favorite foods

Completely filled the air.

We said our thanks for those we love

As we held each other's hands.

We thanked God for the food we ate

That Grandma cooked so grand.

We had our health and happiness,

And a safe and peaceful world.

Dad, then untied the two thin cords

To let his flag unfurl.

Though we gave thanks for many things,

Dad said there's so much more.

He said, "It's God and Country

We must also be thankful for."

I'm older now and Dad is gone,

And while I shouldn't brag,

I keep his Thanksgiving tradition:

Beside my turkey is his flag.

I am a 79-year old grandmother who loves to write, fish, and grab my camera to capture the beautiful scenery I see around me.

My husband and I found our paradise in Punta Gorda Florida where the weather always keeps us guessing.

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