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[Kathy in Alaska]

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A Soldier's Thanksgiving

Over there a soldier's thinking
Of a time not long ago,
When his loved ones got together;
'Twas Thanksgiving Day, you know.

Over there a soldier's dreaming
Of a turkey baked just right,
Mashed potatoes, golden gravy,
Chestnut dressing, pure delight!

Over there a soldier's hungry
For whipped cream on pumpkin pie.
Squares of cornbread, crusts so tender,
Homemade biscuits stacked up high.

Over there a soldier's wishing
He could have one buttered roll.
But he feasts on GI rations
While his unit's on patrol.

Over there a soldier's lying
In a ditch, his makeshift bed.
Mud and dirt are his companions;
Been awhile since he's been fed.

Over there a soldier's praying
That his open sores will heal.
He is sure that he'll feel better
Once he has a good hot meal.

Over there a soldier's hearing
Loud explosions, muffled cries.
Shrapnel killed his foxhole buddy
Right before his very eyes.

Over there a soldier's quoting
Scriptures learned at Mother's knee,
Proud that he's a mighty warrior,
Keeping all his loved ones free.

This Thanksgiving as you're eating
That sweet corn that grandpa grew,
Say a prayer for that dear soldier
Who would love to be with you.


© 2007 Mariane Holbrook

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[beachn4fun]

Good morning night owl ((HUGS))
Have another cup of tea.
This is Thanksgiving week. Whatz ya doing?

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning beachy and (((HUGS))).

Yes, I’ll be cooking the turkey and a prime rib.

[PROCON]

Morning Beachie!

Wet, wet out here and more expected, pretty typical, but at least no snow and ice when I travel on Thursday.

Probably going to have to fix leaks on the roof of our NEW school, sheesh, you just can't get quality work anymore :-(

OK, more coffee and I'm off...

Have a holidicious day!

[beachn4fun]

and a prime rib.

YUMMY

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Pro ((HUGS))

Leak in new roof? Shame, right. I know what you mean about quality work.

Are you off just on Thursday? Or taking opportunity to have a 4 day weekend?

Hope your Monday is magnificently marvelicious.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Luv...I am off to work....it is 3F right now. d:o)

Have a great day! ((hugs))

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}

[fidelis]

Been a lot of sightings lately up and down the Salt River up Canyon Lake way, AZamericonnie. Early in the morning is probably best.
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Thanks for this thread; you’re a great American.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, blackie...((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, Pro...((HUGS))...new roof is leaking? Good work IS hard to find.

Thanksgiving with your family? Have a wonderful one.

[AZamericonnie]

Howdy neighbor & how loverly to see you!

Oh how I would love to do some bird watching!:)

The credit for this thread goes to StarCMC.

Hope you are doing well & looking forward to Thanksgiving.

I sure am!

*Hugs*