13.) Thanksgiving Day

A Thankful Thanksgiving
by Roger J. Robicheau
A Thankful Thanksgiving
The America we witness today has seen much sacrificeThis sacrifice for many, has meant a total giving of life for libertyDo all truly realize what the human cost of freedom isAll citizens should understand what has kept us whole
Should it not be the duty of each American to know thisTo become familiar with the reasons of why we exist todayThe notion that "that’s the way things are" is ludicrousWhen a firm explanation is so easily understood
We’ve survived because of faith, determination, and great sacrificeThe backbone of this country is the strength of its good citizensEach true American is worth more than all the gold found in historySelfishness does not rule their home, nor does it drive their thought
And don’t just look at our military as a magnificent forceRather look at each member of our soldiered family with pride"Ready, willing, and able" have been the finest of each generationWhether in Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, or any other place of danger
Whenever an American military presence moves into actionBehold the continuation of an outstanding traditionFormed through freedom, it bravely faces all adversariesAnd the flag under which it stands will always fly in freedom
We are and always will be one nation under GodHe is the strength we have turned to time and time againIf we did not have Him, we would have perished long agoGod Bless America is more than a song, it is our national prayer
Finally, I wish each fine American a thankful Thanksgiving DayMay you truly realize what we are, and pray to Almighty God for continuationBe ever thankful for our Armed Forces, and give them the total support they needAnd please pray for all American families who have paid the price for freedom
©2002,2005Roger J. Robicheau
I just thought that this was a good poem to remember how lucky we are on this day.