Thanksgiving Day is approaching soon,
Just three days until turkey, yams and pie,
Excitement fills the air as plans are made,
Yet alone I sit here in silence and cry.

It's not that I am ungrateful by any means,
For I have very much to be thankful for in life,
Blessings I have had many more than I deserve,
Like being a daughter, mother, grandma and wife.

Yet I cannot seem to feel the happiness,
That others around me obviously share,
Looking forward to turkey, yams and pie,
Showing their love and how much they care.

So here I sit alone with sadness of heart,
Only wishing I could feel the spirit of the day,
But how I miss my Father, Mother and Brother,
All of whom have so recently passed away.

Some tell me the sorrow will pass with time,
And once again happiness will feel my heart,
I can't help but wonder if this is true or myth,
For I have been so sad since we have been apart.

Still Thanksgiving Day will once again come,
And I will try to hide my sorrow and pain,
I will smile and laugh, pretend all is well,
Yet deep in my heart the sorrow will remain.

In loving memory of my Father who died July 8, 2003
In loving memory of my Mother who died Sept.8, 2003
In loving memory of my Brother who died Feb.8, 2004

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