A Thanksgiving Poem ~ When You're Not Really There

When You're Not Really There
The table is set  the guests to arrive sometime near the stroke of a warm pumpkin pie

The wishbone is saved for big wishes this year you pray that a miracle follows your tears
The chairs they are empty and you are hard-pressed to find something other than memories bless
For there was a time when love flowed like a wine and children ran laughing 'round a table so fine

For there will be years in holiday time when you are the furthest from everyone's mind
Sometimes the lonely you feel is a curse Would it be wise to set years in reverse?

So look once again at the feast you have made Can you thank God for ghosts or for guests overstayed?
If not, light a candle for wisdom and sight Be thankful you waded  through waters at night

For no one is thankful for farce and ill will No matter the turkey and gravy you spill
Was it love or long-suffering?   malice or spite? or did thanksgiving tables wrong every right?

Ban from your offerings the forces of dark! and faces that hover around on a lark There will be others to join you in time and no one will spoil what you offered in rhyme
Raise your goblet to past  and then drink it all gone! Pour another this moment  for just you alone
If what you are seeking brings turmoil and pain it's better to stand in your peace and refrain

For all in your life is not perfectly clad with sauces and sweetness and  loved ones of old Your freedom your peace is worth china and gold
Dishes are memories Gather your place Tables are palettes of love and of grace
Surrender the ghosts of remnants laid bare and move through in freedom you're not really there

A poem by Mimi Lenox Photo credit Mimi Lenox Follow Me

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