Thanks Giving

Thanks giving
should be our way of living
not us living
for the holiday
of Thanksgiving.
We rush through life
not stopping to see
that the gifts of life
Live and breathe.
We shop
for the latest deal
Not realizing
The true deal
Already exist.
We don’t have to
rush
to Grandmother’s house
we go
to eat the turkey
watch the game
and grab another coffee
to keep us alert
enough
for the 3 am sale.
Pause –
Look around you –
And who do you see?
It should be
the blessed gift
of your family.
Most of us
Take for granted
That family will be there
when we return,
but not even
your next breath
is guaranteed
to last you
so stop —
and enjoy.
Give thanks
for the blessings
of family,
of life,
and of love,
not only on this day
called Thanksgiving,
but every moment
should be full
of thanks giving –
to you
and the ones you love.