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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
On a day in late November When the sky is chill and gray When leaves have fallen, and birds have flown And they are on their way It's time to bring the harvest in And give thanks to God for it all We give Him thanks for everything He's done for us this fall. So as we near the end of year On this Thanksgiving day Give thanks to God for all the blessings That He has sent our way. Elizabeth 11/98 Thanksgiving is one of my favorite times of year...I can't stand the way it's overlooked, what with people putting up their Christmas decorations the day after Halloween and all. I really hope that you guys have Thanksgiving poetry to share too, I'd love to read it! < !signature--> You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth [This message has been edited by Elizabeth (edited 11-04-2000).] |
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Dopey Dope
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since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
What a wonderful poem!!! I loved it, and i can't wait for Thanksgiving! I want that stuffing......the turkey is ok, but I want that stuffing!!!  "I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust." I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them! |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
LOL Dopey! I'm glad you liked this....I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving myself! (But you probably knew that from the poem.  )Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I agree on both counts, Dopey..the poem is wonderful and give me LOTS of stuffing!!! I love sage dressing with lots of onions and celery!  |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
Elizabeth~ Your poem is fantastic. I've always wondered what thanksgiving was all about, maybe you could e mail me and tell me about the history and tradition of it, would be great..thanks Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Lakewalker Member Elite
since 2000-08-05
Posts 3289On the streets w/ people |
Ahhh, Thankgiving, the season of the 4 F's. Food, Football, and Family Fights But really, good poem and I'm looking forward to Thanksgiving too!"Disagreements stimulate thought, thought stimulates action, and action stimulates life." --Me!! |
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CocoBaci Member Elite
since 2000-05-06
Posts 3043 |
Elizabeth I couldn't agree with you more about how one jumps from Halloween cheer rite into X'mas.... This poem you've written is lovely and you could not have summed it up any better than you have above... Coco |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Thanks, everyone, for all your kind words! LOL at Lakewalker's family fights, and Tracie, I'll be glad to e-mail you! Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
I believe thanksgiving should be throughout the year, and HIS birth should arrive when he did...just the one day... we need to get our priorities in order... this is SO good, thank you for sharing... Karilea If I whisper, will you listen?... I would rather be silent and write, then speak loudly and be bound. KRJ |
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Dopey Dope
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since 2000-08-30
Posts 11132San Juan, Puerto Rico |
I think stuffing should be declared the internation platter of FOREVER!!!!! Mwhahaha!!!! "I was born myself, raised myself, and will continue to be myself. The world will just have to adjust." I hate your socks. I'd like to burn them! |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Sunshine, I wholeheartedly agree. God should be thanked every day, not just on one designated national holiday. And the sad thing about the hurrying of the Christmas season is that it's all commercialized, Santa and presents and buy this and buy that, and Jesus is forgotten. Thank you for your kind words. Dopey-LOL! Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Elizabeth~ Such wonderful thoughts of Thanksgiving. It ranks at the top of my list also. The traditions set by each family are such fun. We gather the harvest and the family at this time, giving thanks to the Father for both. ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ noles1@totcon.com |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
A beautiful THanksgiving poem. It. too, is one of my favorite holidays, because it mekes me feel so truly blessed in many ways. It's a day to take pause and thank God for our blessings Liz |
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Corinne Member Ascendant
since 1999-10-28
Posts 5167state of confusion |
Beautiful, Elizabeth! Yes, it is too rare that we give thanks! Corinne |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is lovely, Elizabeth! It is one of my favorite times of the year too! Denise |
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Suzanne Arlene Member
since 2000-10-09
Posts 377Ontario, Canada |
really enjoyed that. I live in Canada and we have already had our Thanksgiving but it is a wonderful time ,spending with your family and friends.Now i am cravin Turkey and i have to wait for Christmas . |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
Thanksgiving is also my favorite time of year. Christmas doesn't symbolize what it used to and we no longer do the tree and decorations thing. We have a BIG family gathering at Thanksgiving and Christmas is very small and intimate. This year Albertson's Stores are doing a thing where you can "buy" a homeless person a meal for 1.79 and it gets added to your grocery bill. I bought some this year and really hope that it makes a difference at the Mission. |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
Amen to that! I love your poem.... And just so you know, my thanksgiving decorations went up before Halloween.  I love the holiday as well..... I have many great memories. ~Sheri "The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first" |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Thank you to all of you who replied. I really appreciate it! WildChild--the $1.79 dinner sounds like a good idea. I hope it will make a difference too. Thanks be to God! Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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BloomingRose Member Elite
since 2000-08-09
Posts 3092Florida |
Elizabeth~ I really like your poem and yes, it's the time of year when we need to really count our blessings, not just long to see what's under a tree. Deb |
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Acies
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Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-07
Posts 7665Twilight Zone |
The one real thing I'm thankful for during thankgiving is the FOOD.  just kidding...one thing i'll be thankful for that happened this year though is i found PASSIONS. It has been a big part of my life. Thanks for sharingI see no changes, wake up in the morning I ask myself, "Is life worth living or should I blast myself" TUPAC SHAKUR |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Deb~thank you. We really need to remember the spirit of Thanksgiving. Acire~thank you also. I am glad you found Passions too! I don't know you very well, but everyone contributes something here! Elizabeth You cling to your ways and leave mine to me. Suum cuique. ~Elizabeth |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
Happy Thanksgiving! |
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