Thanksgiving Matching Contest - 7 - Fall 2017 • Millikin University

 

Wednesday night
baking with grandma
my favorite thanksgiving tradition

Thanksgiving feast
my grandfather calls dibs
              on the gizzards

moma sets the table for 8
even though
                  grandpa is gone

Thanksgiving prayer
reminds me
he’s not here

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introductions to family members
I wonder if they feel
as awkward as me

First thanksgiving in years
the family asks
"Have you found a new girl yet?"

smirking triumphantly
he finally takes his spot
at the adult table

eating at the kids table
more fun than talking politics
with Uncle Billy

 

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a calamity
as we sit in silence
family Thanksgiving

burnt pie
dry turkey
at least we're together

blood on my plate
oh wait . . .
cranberry sauce

laughter fills the house
greenbean casserole
smeared on the baby’s cheeks

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the hopeful dog
lurks
in the unattended kitchen

day after thanksgiving
leftover apple pie
for breakfast

clearing the table
ready for the feast
clearing the table

they gossip and laugh
after the last
cousin leaves

© 2017, Randy Brooks • Millikin University. All rights returned to authors upon publication.

 

 

 

 

silent around the table
no time to speak
over the mountains of food

he opens his eyes
and looks at everyone
while they say grace

can't move from the floor
        until I hear the word
                dessert

beyond stuffed
mom reveals the pies
how can I say no

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whip cream tower
slowly melting on the
          warm pumpkin pie

beer bottles clink
they watch the game
in a smokey garage

sea shells
by the sea shore
chilly Thanksgiving breeze

flat tire
thanksgiving
on the road

© 2017, Randy Brooks • Millikin University. All rights returned to authors upon publication.