Thanksgiving A La Grinch

[JudyMarie]

This poem was inspired by some holiday banter at work yesterday and also by the Thanksgivings I've had in the past. I have always considered Thanksgiving my least favorite holiday because it seems that many people gather just to eat and don't really want to spend time together and thats not the way it should be.  The host/hostess spends oodles of time creating a feast and its not appreciated. Thanksgiving should be a gathering to express love for those you hold dear. Eating should be secondary. Yesterday I heard complaints about people hating to go to their relatives house. Why is Thanksgiving such an obligation? I recall in my first marriage my MIL making a huge meal and as soon as the men got their food, they would land in front of the TV to watch football and gobble down their food without barely tasting it. The women were left at the table to talk about unimportant things and ignore the men's behavior.  Anways, ladies these memores and yesterdays banter is the inspiration for this poem!

THANKSGIVING A LA GRINCH

Ba humbug I say to the Thanksgiving feast

A holiday I care for not in the least

I'm thankful each day, so why mark this day

To partake in a glutonous lavish display.

 

There must be a more gracious way than to eat

Until our bellies fall down to our feet.

Perhaps mark our thankfulness by planting a tree

Or hugging your neighbor you too rarely see.

 

Name a star for each joy that exists in your life.

Bless the day you found your husband or wife.

Write a song or a poem to list all your blessings

Exclude the ones about turkey and dressings.

 

I just don't understand the excitement or glee

Of making candied yams or cherries jubilee

The hours rising bread or stuffing the bird.

Could be more wisely spent in unique ways unheard.

 

Connecting with those you love and hold dear

Should happen each minute, not merely by year.

Gain a full heart, from the waist lose an inch

Happy Eating Day to all ...from the Thanksgiving Grinch!