Sing a song of thankfulness
A table full of pie
Turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes
Piled up to the sky
The moms are in the kitchen fixing up the feast
The men are swapping funny jokes
The football games have ceased.
The boys are in the backyard tossing around a ball
The girls are playing dollies and dressing up in shawls.
The dinner is prepared and we all bow our heads.
A quiet calm fills the room as everyone gets fed.
Sadly this is not the scene for this Thanksgiving Day
The spirit of a thankful heart has swiftly blown away
The children are on iPads
Their faces just like drones
And others in the same daze
Staring at their phones.
They’re searching for their Christmas gifts
Scrolling left and right
Unaware of family love
Surrounding them tonight.
Plans are made for shopping
Before the meal is through
Some are in the lines already
The bearings of a zoo
No more joyful settings
No devotion to enhance
Nobody wishes to thank the Lord
And no one wants to dance
The grown-ups point their fingers
And place a lot of blame
They give judgmental stares
Because opinions aren’t the same
Forgiveness is important
We should not hold a grudge
Even if the other person
Doesn’t wish to budge
Put away your differences
Politics are lame
Hug your sons and daughters
Play a little game
Let us thank our Savior
Grateful we should be
For all the blessings that we have
And also that we’re free
Show the world you’re thankful
But not by what you eat.
Donate to a charity
And spread a word that’s sweet.
So enjoy your bounty, friends
And teach your children this;
A thankful heart has joy
And give them all a kiss
Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18
