
Giving Thanks © 2021
As we gather around the table tomorrow
May we reflect with thanks and not sorrow
Of those who came to America’s shore
Filled with hope for what was in store
They toiled, they cried, they prayed
For on their hearts the Lord laid
A promise of worshipping in a new land
So strong on them was His hand
They took the arduous journey aboard
A ship built only to stay close to the shore
After 66 days at sea, they finally arrived
Within months only about half would survive
After suffering severe cold and loss untold
Miracle after miracle did unfold
Two English speaking Indians appeared
Taught them to fish, farm, and told why their land was cleared
A fast friendship formed and with a peace treaty made
A bountiful harvest came and to God the Pilgrims praised
The first Thanksgiving was a communal three-day feast
That included lobster, turkey, deer, corn, and leeks
400 years later we still sit and dine
As we do, let our mouths give praise to the Divine.
May we have the faith of the Pilgrims, the friendship of the Indians, and the Godly resolve of being an American.
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!
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