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Thanksgiving Dinner
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Thanksgiving Dinner |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere 
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As the gravy dribbled down his chin the mashed potatoes oozed out the corners of his mouth as he tried to make intelligible conversation. He spit flecks of food the more excitedly he spoke. Though he appeared to be wearing more of the food than he was eating, it didn’t seem to matter at all. He was completely oblivious to the scene he made and those that stared. He shoved an entire roll in his mouth and then pulled it back out again to add the forgotten butter. He would occasionally swipe at his face with a napkin that did more smearing than clearing. His eyes sparkled with joy as he wallowed in our Thanksgiving feast. And for our “special “son We were thankful most of all |
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jwesley Member Rara Avis
since 2000-04-30
Posts 7563Spring, Texas |
Beautifully written and very well too. Could easily visualize the scene and loved it - a perfect combination in poetry. enjoyed, j. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
A different kind of writing for you, but it worked, big time. If they give you ruled paper write sideways. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks guys! I did a search because I thought I had posted it before. I wrote it back in 2010. Jimmy I'm glad you commented because this is one of the few I have written that isn't autobiographical. Lori  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
A fun one Lorie. I am sure many have witnessed this type of dinner.Jo |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thanks Jo Glad you liked it! Not sure I'm hitting the nail on the head though, I let a couple of students read it and they thought it was funny (not where I was going at all). |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
The final gratitude for the "special" son, brought this write into a new perspective and actually I was moved. The apparent lack of manners transformed into unconditional pleasure that such a rich dinner provided for this someone "special". Intense, dear Lori. Love, Margherita |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Bless your heart Margherita, you know just the right thing to say! I'm so relieved. I feel so blessed to have met you here in the blue room, you always leave me counting my blessings.  Lori |
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JL Member Ascendant
since 2004-04-01
Posts 6128Texas, USA |
"Thanksgiving feast. And for our “special “son We were thankful most of all" Heart tug!! I grew up with a "special" sister, I know the feeling of joy and love you have so eloquently expressed in this write. JL Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul,and with all your mind. Love your neighbor as yourself. |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
JL You have given me the highest praise! I was paying homage to "special" families. I am delighted that I hit the mark. Bless your heart! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
This had me in tears, Lori. Then reading the comments, I thought I had misunderstood it, but from what you said, I see I didn't. The fact that it isn't autobiographical, makes it even more touching and compassionate. I can hardly see the blurred words I am typing. What a beautiful Thanksgiving gift you have given, to those with "special" children! Owl |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Thank you Owl, I know not all "special" children (young and old) make such spectacles of themselves. I was trying to show expressions of joy, innocence and excitement. According to JL, I managed to get the drift of things enough close enough. Bless your heart for the tears, I can't think of a better compliment! |
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Gale Senior Member
since 2013-06-10
Posts 578Russia |
Lori, let me guess... it's about a baby? Well, maybe not a baby but about a little kid |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Well, more like a little kid in an older person's body, Gale. I was trying to honor families with special needs children. But I did take some of the behavior from a very precocious nephew. |
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