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Thanksgiving Dinner |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
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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JerryPat Senior Member
since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991Louisiana/America |
The "special" among us can do no wrong. Well, up to a point of course. I really liked the way this played out, ebm, and the last two lines were, of course, special. . . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$! |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Thanks Jerry, things don't always have to be perfect to be very, very special. |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Special is...as special does. And you did this especially well.   |
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Amaryllis Senior Member
since 2010-05-20
Posts 1306Mi now |
Aw, immense paradigm shift, here.. I was thinking `what a slob`, until I read the ending, then I was so touched! Funny how our outlook can change so swiftly... special people are angels.  My best~ Amaryllis |
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Eusta B. Mae Senior Member
since 2010-05-03
Posts 903 |
Sunshine you make me feel special ___________________________________________ Amaryllis, thanks for letting me know I had you clear to the end. And you are right it is amazing what a change of perspective can do. |
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Prasad Nataraj Senior Member
since 2008-05-29
Posts 1149Bangalore,India |
Fine writing, Ebm. Thoughts went to and fro and the end was very special indeed. "Hardwork pays in the long run" |
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Earl Brinkman Senior Member
since 2010-03-03
Posts 1183Osaka, Japan |
A very nice addition to the poems that you have shared with us. Happy Thanksgiving. |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
Oh dear Mae~ You brought tears to my eyes. This touched me deeply, reminded me of my very "special nephew" Thanks for this little gem~ |
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Andrew Scott Member Elite
since 1999-06-24
Posts 2558Redlands,CA,USA |
A most excellent observation. I'm glad there are those in this world who can see such truths. Enjoy. "We'll chase them like rats across the tundra." |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Special people have an insight to life and an appreciation for it that others can never have..believe me, I know. This is a heart-touching poem, miss, and I think you're pretty special yourself.  |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
Very touching,Excellent post. thank you. jo |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
I had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner in Waikiki...James |
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