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VAS
Member Rara Avis
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0 posted 2000-11-24 11:27 AM



Thanksgiving’s Over
Virginia Salter

Thanksgiving’s over
so is that it?
Will we no longer
speak of it?

Will we go on now
not remembering
blessings unfold
as gentle spring?

Will we claim
that pain and strife
are what comprise
our wanton life?

Well, if we do,
we’ll plainly see
that’s what makes up
both you and me.

Yet, should we look
with opened eyes,
we’ll surely find
wondrous surprise!

That life is good
that life is rich
no matter where
we find our niche.


© November 24, 2000

© Copyright 2000 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
Sunshine
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1 posted 2000-11-24 11:45 AM


Yes, it would indeed be nice should everyone remember to be thankful every day...

Karilea
If I whisper, will you listen?...
I would rather be silent and write, than speak loudly and be bound.
KRJ




Tiersdin
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since 2000-11-17
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2 posted 2000-11-24 11:49 AM


Well said, Virginia. Enjoyed reading your poem. I hope you had a great day, yesterday, a wonderful today, and even better tomorrows!

-Tier

VAS
Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
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3 posted 2000-11-24 12:03 PM


Thanks, both of you!  I suppose this is a bit 'preachy' but I sat here and it flowed onto the page.  Now if I could just apply it instead of wanting a nap when bill-paying and checkbook balancing are calling me. ;o}
Poet deVine
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4 posted 2000-11-24 12:05 PM


Yes..and we should continue to be thankful each day, not just one day. I'm thankful I'm not out shopping today.
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