My Thanksgiving Plate

friendships that bring a smile,

encouragement to help me keep going.

Thanksgiving will last a long while.

Inspirations in the sweetest pumpkin pies,

that grant much to my life through the days.

A visual delight in all the place settings,

where in my heart everyone stays.

This Thanksgiving, not just one day but many,

gratitude surrounds in comfort and laughter,

plentiful a feast,

fulfillment of the soul long after.

A Thanksgiving for the memories,

for family, friends, to which much is shared,

a Thanksgiving for the ones who cast a tearful joy,

in supporting hearts that I didn't know cared.

This is a year for the most special thanks,

for all those who surround me,

for those I love that I've always known,

and for those who've become part of my heart's family.

Much gratitude I cannot state in words,

but so sweet like pumpkin pie.

Thanks to all for everything you've added to my life,

in this over-flowing plate of treats piled high.