[Vision2020] A tribute to . . .

Janesta Sullivan janesta at gmail.com
Thu Nov 22 16:27:34 PST 2018


Sweet poem, thank you for sharing, Tom

On Thu, Nov 22, 2018, 9:01 AM Tom Hansen <thansen at moscow.com wrote:

> . . . *Thanksgiving*[image: image1.jpeg]
> http://www.TomandRodna.com/Songs/Thanksgiving/Thanksgiving.jpg
> <http://www.tomandrodna.com/Songs/Thanksgiving/Thanksgiving.jpg>
>
> *“Reach Out and Touch Somebody’s Hand”*
>
> http://www.TomandRodna.com/Songs/Thanksgiving/Reach_Out_and_Touch_Somebodys_Hand.mp3
> <http://www.tomandrodna.com/Songs/Thanksgiving/Reach_Out_and_Touch_Somebodys_Hand.mp3>
>
> *“Thank You For Being a Friend”*
>
> http://www.TomandRodna.com/Songs/Thanksgiving/Thank_You_For_Being_a_Friend.mp3
> <http://www.tomandrodna.com/Songs/Thanksgiving/Thank_You_For_Being_a_Friend.mp3>
>
> *“Thanksgiving Prayer”*
> http://www.TomandRodna.com/Songs/Thanksgiving/Thanksgiving_Prayer.mp3
> <http://www.tomandrodna.com/Songs/Thanksgiving/Thanksgiving_Prayer.mp3>
>
> *“We Are Family”*
> http://www.TomandRodna.com/Songs/Thanksgiving/We_Are_Family.mp3
> <http://www.tomandrodna.com/Songs/Thanksgiving/We_Are_Family.mp3>
>
> *“What a Wonderful World”*
> http://www.TomandRodna.com/Songs/Thanksgiving/What_a_Wonderful_World.mp3
> <http://www.tomandrodna.com/Songs/Thanksgiving/What_a_Wonderful_World.mp3>
>
> *——————-*
>
> *“Fourth Thursday Of November” *by Patricia L. Cisco
>
> Ever since I can remember,
> on the fourth Thursday of November,
>
> long before the crack of dawn,
> early on that frosty morn,
>
> flurries and leaves in wispy winds,
> as our mother's long day begins.
>
> Placing pumpkins beside the front door,
> setting the table for twenty or more.
>
> Into her cozy kitchen she goes,
> creating tradition as only she knows.
>
> A muffled clanging in our heads
> as we still slumber in our beds.
>
> Then, as if by some magical spell,
> spicy, sweet scents begin to dispel.
>
> Aromas in the atmosphere rise,
> waking our senses and opening our eyes.
>
> Cinnamon, saffron, nutmeg, and sage.
> Stuffing the turkey, she's setting the stage.
>
> On the stovetop simmering away,
> delicious side dishes are at play.
>
> Deep dish apple and pumpkin pie
> rest on the windowsill nearby.
>
> Family and friends begin to arrive.
> Some a bit tired from the drive.
>
> Children running in and out.
> Happy laughter all about.
>
> The smell of turkey sweeping the air.
> Thanksgiving time is finally here!
>
> Out of the oven all golden brown,
> her turkey is our table's crown!
>
> Dad, with his big wide grin,
> slices the turkey nice and thin.
>
> Smiling with her dimples so sweet,
> she knows Thanksgiving is complete.
>
> Now we give thanks to the Lord above
> for this bountiful blessing made with love.
>
> Many Novembers have come and gone.
> We try to carry her memories on,
>
> but the one thing we can never replace
> is mom's sweet smiling dimpled face.
>
> ——————————————-
>
> Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .
>
> "Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)
> http://www.MoscowCares.com <http://www.moscowcares.com/>
>
> Tom Hansen
> Moscow, Idaho
>
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