thanksgiving

 

often glossed over for shinier holidays
reminders of days past
make way for today
all together
all day
football plays in the background
family and friends blanket the house
smells waft from the kitchen
tasty bites assuage hunger before the meal
drinks flow freely
genuine, authentic interaction
a fire in the fireplace
candles burn brightly
light and heavy conversations 
throughout the day
laughter in one corner
a tear in the other
truths expressed
stories told
games played
sharing a meal
sharing a table
sharing a moment
sharing recipes
sharing each other
being present 
in the best possible way
thanksgiving