Take a Break to Give Thanks

Thanksgiving Poem

S. M. Bendock
Slow down

Rush, rush, rush,

Rush, rush, rush,

All we do, any day.

When is there time

To think all the thoughts there are to think;

When is there time

To see all the sights, smell the scents, hear the sounds.

Breathe in the smells,

The turkey cooking and warm pumpkin pie;

Hear the laughter and love

Of family all around;

See how truly wonderful

Is the life you live every day.

Turn your thoughts from your business,

Take moments to remember

How grateful you are for all the gifts you have.

Give your thanks, today,

And enjoy the good that surrounds you.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Published by S. M. Bendock

Ah, *stretch*, a life of ease elludes me. I love people, music, reading, writing, football, and nature. I love to debate and can usually see both sides of any topic.  View profile

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  • Walton S. Tissot11/4/2009

    WELL DONE. gREAT poem

  • Edwin Blake10/9/2009

    Good poem. I smelled the food for sure. You changed your pen name, I recently did the same.

  • David A. Reinstein, LCSW10/9/2009

    Slow it down ... Amen!

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