30 Days of Thanksgiving~ Doris Smith

THANKSGIVING – THEN AND NOW

The cider is brewing, the pies are fresh baked;
The smells of Thanksgiving, my senses awake.
Imagine, if you can, what it was like years ago
Without the conveniences which today we do know.
 
Then, many days before, preparations began;
Now, all we do is open a can.
Then, old Tom Turkey was prepared from the start;
Now, we just put him in the grocery cart.
 
Then, stuffing and potatoes were prepared from scratch;
Now, from a box we get the full batch.
Then, pies were baked and even the crust;
Now, “Mrs. Smith’s” is a necessary must.

 

Then, Mom was the one who prepared the whole fare;

Now, they are at my house, the family to share.
Then, Thanksgiving Day meant church in the morn;
Now, parades and football are early turned on.
 
Yes, things were different in those earlier days,
But one thing is the same . . . the God whom we praise.
He is our Lord and the ruler of our lives.
Let us thank Him sincerely for our bountiful supplies.

Doris D Smith