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THE FIRST THANKSGIVING
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
THE FIRST THANKSGIVING The Pilgrims held their first Thanksgiving At Plymouth in October 1621. The bitter winter of 1620, was over With a loss of many father, mother, daughter or son. Life for survivors was much better now As a good harvest improved what was rationed Settlers enjoyed good health and prosperity As homes were raised from the logs they fashioned. They walked unafraid and safely in the woods For they had made peace with the Indians. After the signing a long-lasting treaty Natives and Pilgrims shared the land as friends. Sending four men to shoot waterfowl and wild turkeys The Pilgrims decreed a holiday of good fortune A chief was invited who brought 90 braves And five deer to increase the portion. It was an open-air roast and festival Held along the north bank of Town Brook. Where there were games of skill, chance and dance While everyone gorged on the feast they cooked. From then on Thanksgiving spread through the colonies Though each region chose its own date. Till in 1789 president Washington proclaimed November 26 a day to give thanks and celebrate. The theme of Thanksgiving has always been the same. Though its date has changed many times. A day for giving and remembering the less fortunate Expressing thankfulness with our prayers, hearts and minds. It is our duty as a nation to acknowledge providence Of Almighty God, and to obey his will. To be grateful for his blessings, and protection As we humbly partake in the tables we fill. THANKSGIVING 2006 It's a time of plenty and a time for prayer, A time for families to gather and share. It's a time to remember those pilgrims past, A time to celebrate life, while it last. As we bow our heads around the table, With turkey, cranberry sauce, and pumpkin pie. Before we feast we’ll thank our Lord For the blessings of the year gone by. Old Jack Frost is freezing on the windows, As outside the bitter wind blows. While inside there's a red, hot fire, Which welcomes and warms both hearts and souls. By Tom Zart |
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sandgrain Member Elite
since 1999-09-21
Posts 3662Sycamore, IL, USA |
Your history lesson and poetry warm my heart, too, Tom. We're thankful to you for sharing your talents on these blue pages. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving. Rae |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
Dear Rae, thank you for your kind words of support. |
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Musicmaker1969 
since 2000-06-25
Posts 589Peterborough, Ontario Canada |
Beautiful! I know the basics of thanksgiving but never knew the whole story. I appreciate the lesson and reminder. The only thing I don't understand is why Canada and the US cannot have their thanksgiving at the same time. Excellent reminders in excellent form. Sheri Adams Jesus lives in my heart! He can in yours too!!! |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
Thank you Sheri for your reply. |
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Debo Member
since 2006-04-18
Posts 321Texas U.S.A. |
What a lovely write Tom Thanks for sharing it Debo |
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Tom Zart Senior Member
since 2006-05-18
Posts 682 |
Dear Debo, Thank you for your words of support. |
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