TRADITIONS

Finished loading up the dishwasher
Oh what an awful mess!
The roasting pan’s now soaking
Need to change out of this dress.

Gave out all the leftovers
Made each one a plate
Said goodbye…. at the door
Made sure they closed the gate.

The punch bowl … now is empty
The deviled eggs …. all gone
We filled the gravy boat six times
Someone finished up the corn.

The pasta appetizer
Got us off to a great start
A glass of wine with dinner
Supposed to be … good for your heart.

Pumpkin flavored cheesecake
A chocolate pudding pie
My cousin made the cookies
A loaf of bread… white and a rye.

Goat cheese, figs, and olives
Apple slices served with Brie
Crackers with some cheddar cheese
I saved some just for me. 

Such a grand Thanksgiving feast
With turkey, beans and ham
Next year I’ll start much earlier
That is…. if I still can.

Family and friends getting together
A prayer of gratitude
Blessings round the table
All I thought about was you. 

Followed your traditions
All your recipes were used
Thought about you all the while
I felt so close to you.

The best mom there could ever be
I know that you’re right here
I feel your spirit in this room
That’s how I  know you’re  near.