Fall crispness in the air, morning dew sparkling on dawn ground, a full, round, bright yellow moon hanging in night sky, these bring Thanksgiving time into view.

 

Cornstalks, dry straw, fallen leaves, green, yellow, red and brown coloring gourds, pumpkins and all. Apple cider spiced with cinnamon steaming on kitchen stove, fresh pies spied cooling on counter tops, these too bring Thanksgiving time to mind.

 

Rosy cheeks, nippy nose and cold ears, tucked away woolen scarves and mittens pulled from drawer to protect against blowing winds, warming fires crackle taking chill from air, all sights of Thanksgiving time.

 

Folks gathering, caring, sharing, conveying pauseful thoughts, thankful for those here and those now missed, raising voice in praiseful thanks for the bounty given, deliverance granted and peacefulness sought, yes these are found at Thanksgiving time.

 

In simple word or those of grand majesty are found the sights, tastes, smells, colors and thoughts of Thanksgiving...these to share at so special a time of year.

T.Condon rev. Nov. 2001, 2006