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Giving Thanks
When the frost has spread a silver shawl,
And the leaves have turned to gold;
When the fields of fruitful harvest
Are a glory to behold --
When dear friends and kinfolk gather
For the feasting and the fun,
And the cheer of home and hearth fire
Fills the hearts of everyone --
Then it's time to count our blessings
For the wondrous gifts we share
Reflected in each joyous heart
With grateful praise and prayer.
~ Elisabeth Weaver Winstead
Nashville, Tennessee
Isn't that lovely? Our own Thanksgiving celebrations often include both dear friends and kinfolk -- and we find them even more meaningful because of that!
Lovely poem! Can't believe that it's already November.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it such a nice poem!? I found it and wrote/scheduled this post some months ago. Some poems are just too lovely not to be shared.
ReplyDeleteI can't believe it's already November either. Just not ready for winter! (Not to mention Christmas!) Do the winters get pretty cold where you are?
Hi Mrs. T! I enjoyed reading this poem - it brought me a warmth and happiness that I get with this time of year. There are so many blessings to be thankful for and this is a sweet reminder. Hope you are having a cozy afternoon!
ReplyDeleteHi Mrs. Smith,
ReplyDeleteI am glad you enjoyed the poem! It spoke to me when I read it and I thought I would share. I can't post pictures as my camera has some issues, but I recently put up a little sign, "A Time to Give Thanks." It has been such a blessing to see that hanging from a kitchen cupboard doorknob. A great reminder that we are to give thanks for everything ... even the hard times are times in which we can give God thanks.
My afternoon is fairly cozy; it is spitting rain outside and is only around 40ยบ, but I am warm and cozy inside. However, I may have to go out at a moment's notice if I get a call from Carrie or Jim. She has had a couple fairly reliable signs that the birth may happen soon. Not a lot of contractions yet, though...