Thanksgiving Day Recognition for DU and All.

[JDwho]

I've been told that my writing appears angry at times. I couldn't find that in me today, with all that's happening, with all of the complications we are facing. So, I wrote simply. It is somewhat childish, so there is my disclaimer and apology, all at once.

Thanksgiving day 2008

This day, that is designated for Thanks
I will think of the souls in Mumbai
I’ll gaze at our traditional family feast
While the Pres. dreams of escape to Dubai

Is there much for which to be thankful?
“Yes”, my jaded heart pitter-pats
For the good, decent, and the meek
From our home to the “this and thats”

I’ll miss my Pa-pa at the head of the table
Yet, so grateful for his beautiful life
Remembering his respect for those who seek justice
And their work for equality through such strife

I’ll appreciate my family, oh, so much
Though clearly not nearly enough
For my Ma-Ma will say “It’s been too long”
And, “Not seeing you is tough”

My hippie Mom and conservative brother
And about a dozen others in-between
We’ll eat, laugh and watch football
For a day, our differences unseen

Because we’re not promised tomorrow
And all we truly have is today
I’ll endeavor to give more thanks than ever
And for those without, I’ll pray

I’ll be thankful for the brave soldiers
Who in their duty, persevere
And tears of joy will fill my eyes
For...January twentieth is near

Happy Thanksgiving to all at DU and everywhere...JD

[JDwho]

1. Cheesy, huh? It just felt right. Anyway...

Ma-Ma is my Grandmother(93 yrs).
Pa-Pa passed last year at the age of 95.
He was the first to teach me about the difference between rep. and Democrats. He had great influence on my life and ideals. Having a hippie Mom didn't hurt either, lol.

[H2O Man]

2. It is good.

Nominated.

Thanks for posting it.

Happy Thanksgiving to you & yours!

[JDwho]

3. Thanks H20, I appreciate it, You and yours, as well.

[Swamp Rat]

4. k&r

:)

[kelly4hope]

5. Heartfelt, needed that, thanks.

[kelly4hope]

6. Also had someone pass away last year...

sorry for your loss

[JDwho]

7. Thanks, Kelly. I'm sorry for yours as well. I still feel Pa-Pa with me, though.

And that helps.

[babylonsister]

8. Sweet. Thank you. nt

[BeFree]

9. ....

And to my old mama
I say thanks for Obama!

[Breeze54]

10. Welcome to DU, JD... WHO?! ~~ JDwho !!!

:P

:hi:

[JDwho]

11. Thanks for the warm welcome!

[annabanana]

12. too late to "rec" *~*

But very happy to give it a kick for a heartfelt ditty. . .