The sun will soon rise, on this Thanksgiving Day
I’m up with my coffee, to read and to pray
The oven is buzzing, time to take out the yams
Next on my list, replace them with the ham
Ham is now cooking, time to start fudge
On Mom’s recipe card, an old chocolate smudge
This makes me smile and happy memories recall
Family cooking, playing, laughing and having a ball
The fudge turns out nicely, you never can tell
About half the time, my fudge is a fail
My phone begins ringing, my girls on the line
They will be missed this year, those daughters of mine
Topping fudge with pecans and peeking through oven door
My fuzzy socks dancing on my kitchen floor
Dancing with joy, Macy’s parade on t.v.
For all this and more, I am thankful you see
Green bean casserole is next and then my part is done
Then, it’s off to my sisters for more family and fun
This day a reminder to show gratitude always
Every day of the year, not just on Thanksgiving day
Long walks and dark chocolate 
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