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Thanksgiving From Three Perspectives

A Child's Thanksgiving Prayer Lord, I thank thee as I sit to eat, For mashed potatoes that I helped to make. And thanks, dear Lord, we're having something sweet. Besides the beets and peas, there's pies and cake! I thank thee for the sweet potatoes too ‘Cause Mom put tiny marshmallows on top. They melted into white and taste goo; Bless Mom, this time her cooking didn't flop! And thanks, dear Lord, my cousins came today. I only get to see them once a year. It snowed, and so we're going out to play. Only my aunt Ruthie isn't here. I'm glad she caught a cold. Forgive me, Lord. It's just she talks so much we kids get bored. A Dad's Thanksgiving Prayer Thanks, Lord, for this day of our Thanksgiving. I've got a nice long weekend thanks to thee, Starting with what I call really living- Football on TV for me to see. I'm thankful for this turkey on the table, And for my wife, who bought it at the store Even though she had to read the label On how to cook the thing and even more . . . Because this was her first time hosting dinner, There was a lot my poor wife had to learn. But the pumpkin pie turned out to be a winner, And the gravy(which I love), she didn't burn! And praise to thee, my kid is not as bad As those that my wife's sister Annie had. A Mom's Thanksgiving Prayer I thank thee, Lord, for this Thanksgiving Day, For helping hands to clear away this mess; For snow to tempt the kids outside to play; For all my family and the meal's success. I haven't seen my sisters in a while. Though Ruthie's gone, I'm glad we all can chat. The men are in the den. Each wears a smile. They're chugging Buds and happy getting fat. I'm thankful too that Mom and Dad are here. They're taking all the kids to see a show Tomorrow while the men are drinking beer. I hope nobody gets into a row! Bless Mom and Dad. The kids will have them hopping (Especially Annie's kids) while we're out shopping! For PD's "Gobble, Gobble, Gobble.. any food, thanksgiving or turkey poem CONTEST.. Poetry Contest"

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Date: 8/16/2020 10:00:00 PM
You may remember that this was my second favorite in your Cheshire Chuckles chapbook (That Potent Urge was number 1, yukyuk) and it made me laugh out loud all over again today. Going in my faves, I think it's pure genius.
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Date: 4/15/2018 5:12:00 PM
Wow, Andrea. What an awesome triple decker winner of a poem. A beatiful gem.
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Date: 11/28/2011 6:44:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in P.D.'s "MIX" contest Andrea. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/26/2011 8:55:00 AM
I love this. It is soooo real world. The typical family personified. Congratulations Andrea.
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Date: 11/26/2011 5:28:00 AM
Congratulations on your win x
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Date: 11/26/2011 1:54:00 AM
ANDREA, Congratulations on your wonderful win . I would also like to thank you for the support in my contest. I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Take care, and have yourself a great night,..xoxox~p.d.
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Date: 11/29/2010 6:15:00 PM
Love this ....such a humorous, yet so real-life illustration of the typical family! How fun this was to read!! :)
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Date: 11/24/2010 4:28:00 PM
What a regular Sybil you are - three very distinct and spot-on personalities relayed in these poems. I think you captured the minds of a large majority of Americans in each perspective who love this uniquely American holiday. Now pass the turkey, open a beer, give me the remote and don't disturb my football games! I am that middle sonnet! Joe
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Date: 11/24/2010 12:56:00 PM
This series of poems made my day. Thanks for the laughs, Andrea. Happy Thanksgiving, Diane
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Date: 11/24/2010 12:29:00 PM
SOUP MAIL REPLY Andrea..
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Date: 11/24/2010 11:26:00 AM
Liked all three prayers very much, Andrea! Had a giggle thinking of the kids looking forward to desserts and being happy Aunt Ruthie wasn't present. For the most part, I identify with the father's prayer. Not only has he watched his wife's cooking improve, but he has many great football games to watch! Enjoyed your poem very much. Happy Thanksgiving! Love, Carolyn
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Date: 11/24/2010 11:01:00 AM
you really are entertaining. 'i thank you Lord for giving us this sweety pea. .the soup with her spiced in is a fun warm place to be. .thankyou. .sweet lady!lovely!
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Date: 11/24/2010 10:03:00 AM
Andrea, I really enjoyed this.. Had to smile while doing it though, you made me feel part of the family with this descriptive write of yours.. Love Wilma
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Date: 11/24/2010 8:19:00 AM
the kids so she can have some spare time once in a while. Sweet and honest! Loved it! PS: If you really want to comment on a poem of mine you can check out 'Shiver of the sun' (you didn't comment on it. ;) I am very busy most of the times and unfortunately, I don't have more time to spend here at PS, but I enjoy reading some poems as I get home and relax a bit.
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Date: 11/24/2010 8:17:00 AM
Really awesome, Andrea! Had to laugh at the kid's prayer(at the lines with aunt Ruthie). This reflects most of the things some are thankful for(or should be anyway)-the kids for the food and friends, dad for the football game, the free weekend and the wife's cooking and mom for someone to help her, someone to stay with ~cont
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Date: 11/23/2010 10:36:00 PM
This sure is such a joy to read-- I must admit I liked the child's prayer best! SO cute and each prayer just made me smile :) Happy Thanksgiving to you sweetie and I sure do hope that the plagiarist issue will be addressed by the Soup already! hugs to you-- nikko :)
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Date: 11/23/2010 5:06:00 PM
Again.. a very superior poem luv.. Soup Mail..
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Date: 11/23/2010 3:06:00 PM
Oh my goodnes so wonderful.Are you having a big family Thanksgiving cause we do kids,grankds,sisters,brothers,friends,neighbors anyone who needs a meal we live in the country so our neighbors are welcome.I'm gonna start cooking so you have a joyous Thanksgiving and don't eat to much my friend Andrea HAHA.Your friend Teresa/Theoklapoet
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Date: 11/23/2010 1:29:00 PM
Outstanding, Andrea. Really unique approach. Enjoyed. Thanks for your congrats on my winning "lousy" poem. Have a super Thanksgiving. I'll be out of contact till 12 Dec. Going on a cruise and leaving the computer at home. xxxRalph
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Date: 11/23/2010 1:20:00 PM
Very unique way to celebrate the Thanksgiving day, Andrea. I really appreciate the way you have approached this special holiday in right spirit
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Date: 11/23/2010 12:01:00 PM
all those different angles and one sided views, and yet some sort of order despite the chaos really ejoyed this Andrea.
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Date: 11/23/2010 7:59:00 AM
Sorry Andrea, I got confused, you "faved" my "Come dance with me" and it is one of the featured poems this week, so many thanks. And your wonderful thoughts re Thanksgiving will gladden my holidays this week. Sincerely Jim Gibbons
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Date: 11/23/2010 7:53:00 AM
Dear Andrea, what a timely wonderfully warm poem, and from three different points of view - all of them sweet and kind. I sorry I didn't respond sooner but am deeply grateful that you picked my "Cheerful Birds Song" as your favorite. I'm deeply touched, thanks so much. Jim Gibbons PS That poem was chosen as one of the features of this week.
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Date: 11/23/2010 7:37:00 AM
Now you're talkin' turkey! You have captured the practical approach to Thanksgiving, with tongue-in-cheek I would imagine. Congrats on your placing high in the soup contest. I was rooting for a 1st for you. Love, Dave
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Date: 11/23/2010 7:21:00 AM
Dear Andrea, I can’t believe what you tell me! How can she get away with that? Is there anybody you can talk to about it in Soup? What about the group owners? This girl should be kicked out of the group at the very least. I’m so sorry, my friend. I don’t think the Copyright means anything unfortunately. TTYL, Amy.
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