Thursday's Thrifty Poem
Today I best wish "A Happy Thanksgiving to you!"
because prose won't flow, nor an haiku
Perhaps the sinuses at my anterior
Keeps me thinking of my baby sister
in Africa, who sounds content ... yet I wonder
The four years I have stayed away, busy ...
With my own daughters here, and the academy
they had prepared for ... being educated, thankfully
Since my parents have departed, in their sixth decade each --
I have looked upon South Africa with so many heartaches -
almost as if I am orphaned - yet I have nephews and nieces
Who have grown so much in four years, and one
Is ready for marriage, the arrangements are done
and I must remember to be thankful, always... to the One
Who takes us up and down, here to there
And keeps me whole; banishes the dark unknown fear
So, I celebrate Thanksgiving, next week, and each year
With Biblical understanding or the humility of disciples
Like Paul, who was very joyful, despite travails and travels
into prisons, stonings, the Cross ... we have Love and His angels
Published by Deonils
I became a teacher in South Africa; since then I have worked in government, schools and higher education. My small business utilises my teacher-training & adult literacy interests/skills. View profile
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Post a Commentwonderful, wonderful poem
thank you John -- and everyone. Dear Master Smither - I learned something just two days ago and I owe you an apology. Look for it in your private email. Shalom--and Happy Thanksgiving everyone
It is always at times of celebration that we miss those that are no longer with us or those that because of distance we cannot visit.
Beautifully done!
You are ok in my book and in God's big book! Nice job and a very happy turkey day to you and yours!
shalom, and nice to see you Memmay Moore. Your friend, Neil. Take good care--
Personal and Inspiring...thanks for sharing.