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Lost Thanksgiving Days by John T Banasiewicz Jr Sunday, November 21, 2004 Not rated by the Author. Share Print Save Become a Fan Just how I feel society is today..

Thanksgiving Day a family day for all to come together No cell phones, dvd�s, television, or jamboxes Relaxing, chatting, enjoying a great meal Time this day was no big deal The morning was spent with the men on a bird hunt Ladies together preparing the feast Young kids sit quietly watching Macy�s parade Enjoying their no school day Feast set before us on a table that was prepared for king Heads bowed together as thanks we gave to the Lord Plates passed from left to the right Faces, smiling lips eager to taste the first bite Stuffing our tummies you would think ourselves being the tom turkey Only stopping long enough to ask for seconds please Conversation and laughter that matches the great feast No one eager to leave this thanksgiving treat Now today hardly time to get family together Most folks thinking of Christmas shopping Well just call me simple or plain dumb Last time I checked Thanksgiving first comes John Thomas Banasiewicz Jr. � November 20004

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Reviewed by Mary Quire	11/20/2005

Amen. This is truly a testiment to how thanksgiving is supposed to be. Have a Happy Thanksgiving.




Reviewed by William Bonilla	12/11/2004

Yes John a few years ago, it was just as you wrote then sons and daughters moved to their own homes own families, own preparations and we become the invited when most of their lives we were the host. I hope you had a wonderful gathering with your family. I now wish you Season's Greeting. William .....Peace & Love




Reviewed by Silke Lance, Dr. Ph (Reader)	12/5/2004

Good message~Good poem. Thanks for sharing.




Reviewed by Jim Dunlap	11/29/2004

Yes, it does, and I haven't done a lick of Christmas shopping. Nice litany of memories.




Reviewed by Regis Auffray	11/27/2004

Good message, John. Thank you. Love and peace. Regis




Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)	11/24/2004

Thank you this is wonderful . So has your friendship been for me. Ladye Peg Happy Holidays




Reviewed by Thomas Lanechanger	11/22/2004

I�ll echo Cynthia�s sentiments Tommy! I try not to think about Christmas until right after Thanksgiving, but I do try to take care of some early shopping to beat the crowds. It sure sounds like it would be a great day sitting around your table of plenty, my friend. But, we share the same beliefs here too, so I�ll just pig out here... lol. Have a great holiday. Thanks for sharing the reminder of what�s really important! Take good care and be well.




Reviewed by Tinka Boukes	11/21/2004

Great write.....enjoy your holiday....take care and be well!! Love Tinka




Reviewed by Handsum Hart	11/21/2004

A splendid write, that makes me long for my yester years. Peace




Reviewed by Cynthia Castle	11/21/2004

Tommy, Magnificent composition with an important message! I have felt for a long time that the holidays are too commercialized, especially Christmas, and society seems to have forgotten the Thanksgiving holiday with the rush to get ready for Christmas. I love thanksgiving and the old traditions! I'll never forget what my son said to me when he was only three years old: we were shopping in a department store in early November and he commented on all the Christmas stuff out in the store and he said, "Mom, why is all this Christmas stuff out, doesn't anybody care about Thanksgiving?" I thought it was very insightful for a three year old, and to this day we don't start thinking about Christmas until after Thanksgiving, and Thanksgiving is one of our favorite holidays! Thank you for sharing this! Happy Thanksgiving! May you have an old fashioned Turkey day with family gathered around! Cynthia




Reviewed by Rose Limongi	11/21/2004

An excellent reminder that we ought to slow down and be grateful and thankful. It's not about the stuff and I love that you make that observation - because it's so true. Though our household shares the cooking responsibilities (all things being equal lol), I thank you for the reminder. You have the best way with your words - keep it up!!! ~Rose~




Reviewed by E T Waldron	11/21/2004

Tommy you have said what so many of us feel, and said it well! I've said it before, change will come but it isn't always for the better! Happy Thanksgiving Day!;-)




Reviewed by Peter Adotey Addo	11/21/2004

Thanks for the reminder... very creative writing.....




Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado	11/21/2004

We need to get rid of all this commercialism and get back to the nitty gritty. The holidays aren't fun any more, especially since I have to work 'em. NOT good and NOT fun. Great write, Tommy! Well done!




Reviewed by Jerry Bolton (Reader)	11/21/2004

Soon there will just be one continuous holiday in the country and you will not be albe to tell when one leaves off and the other one begins. It is almost there already. Kids, and adults as far as that goes, miss out on so much because of our so-called advanced world.




Reviewed by Kate Clifford	11/21/2004

Shame that such a holiday is being spread thin these days. GREAT write.




Reviewed by Faye Enno (Reader)	11/21/2004

Nice write John... we all need to slow down and start enjoying again! :)