It’s mid November in the Fall
Was it warm or cold I can’t recall?
Just another day in the life of a fool
Who was too dumb to use the right tool.
Thinking of the past is sometimes futile
But you can only think that for a while
If you recall the good and are thankful for
Your incredible life and so much more.
It’s the fifteenth day of this year’s Thanksgiving
I need to thank God for more than my living
Of course, we need more than thirty short days
To give the creator all of His praise.
I praise Him for breath and this beautiful planet
For flowers and trees, though I had not planned it.
My wife and my children are gifts from above
Just another purpose to scatter my love
Friends and enemies are part of His plan
We need to be grateful for each one’s hand
They play a part in our growth and life
Even though at times, they may bring strife.
Come on you expect me to name all fifteen
Sometimes my writing and counting is rather lean
Trust me, I’m thankful for a million things
One day I’ll count them in one of my dreams
What, you ask am I trying to say, today
Ask me again and I’ll bring you dismay
I’m thankful for and to so many
It’s hard at times to think of any.
Thank you, God, for life and all my friends
Thank you for the pleasure that life lends
Thank you for all you provide for mine and me
Help me, Lord, to help us stay forever free.
Amen
