With company coming, There’s always before: Shine up the silver, Sweep up the floor, Corn and red peppers To hang by the door, Salad to garnish And water to pour. Sample the stuffing and gravy once more… Listen! (say very quietly) They’re coming! (say with excitement) Oh, run to the door! (yell with enthusiasm)
Stuff the Turkey Stuff the turkey mash the taters, Open the fridge leftovers for later. Friends and family gather together. Thanksgiving will come no matter the weather.
The day I give thanks for having a nose Is Thanksgiving Day, for do you suppose That Thanksgiving dinner would taste as good If you couldn't smell it? I don't think it would. Could apple pie baking---turkey that's basting Not be for the smelling? Just be for tasting? It's a cranberry-cinnamon-onion bouquet! Be thankful for noses on Thanksgiving Day.
jacques said Jacque Schawe November Thanksgiving Poem
Thanksgiving Feasting When the Halloween pumpkins are gone, And the leaves have all fallen to ground, When the air has turned windy and cold, Then Thanksgiving will soon be around. Thoughts of loved ones all feasting together, Pleasant pictures from past times appear To dwell in each heart and each mind-- Then Thanksgiving is finally here! The kitchen has scrumptious aromas, The dining room looks oh, so fine, Decorations with pilgrims and turkeys, And now we are ready to dine! First the napkins are placed on our laps; Now the prayer for the meal to be blessed, Then we stuff the good food in our tummies, And we hope for it all to digest! By Joanna Fuchs
A queer little pumpkin, a jolly fat fellow, Stood close to his mother so rotund and yellow. "What a stupid old place! how I long to aspire," Cried he, "I was destined for something much higher."
"My son," said the mother, "pray do be content, There's great satisfaction in life that's well spent!" But he shrugged up his shoulders, this pumpkin, 't is true, And acted just like some bad children will do.
With a shout and a whoop, in the garden they ran, Tom and Ned, for they'd thought of the loveliest plan To astonish their friends from the city, you see, With a fine Jack-o'-lantern--"Ah, this one suits me!"
Neddie seized the bad pumpkin, and dug out his brains, Till he felt so light-headed and brimful of pains; Then two eyes, a long nose, and a mouth big and wide, They cut in a minute, and laid him aside
Until night, when they hung him upon a stout limb, With a candle inside; how his poor head did swim, As they twisted him this way, then twirled him round that, Till at last, with a crash, he fell on the ground flat,
A wreck of the once jolly, fat little fellow, Who stood by his mother so rotund and yellow. Just then a lean cow, who was passing that way, Ate him up, just to finish HER "Thanksgiving Day."
As Thanksgiving Day rolls around, It brings up some facts, quite profound. We may think that we're poor, Feel like bums, insecure, But in truth, our riches astound.
We have friends and family we love; We have guidance from heaven above. We have so much more Than they sell in a store, We're wealthy, when push comes to shove.
So add up your blessings, I say; Make Thanksgiving last more than a day. Enjoy what you've got; Realize it's a lot, And you'll make all your cares go away.
The Thanksgivings translated from a traditional Iroquois song by Harriet Maxwell Converse (1908)
We who are here present thank the Great Spirit that we are here to praise Him. We thank Him that He has created men and women, and ordered that these beings shall always be living to multiply the earth. We thank Him for making the earth and giving these beings its products to live on. We thank Him for the water that comes out of the earth and runs for our lands. We thank Him for all the animals on the earth. We thank Him for certain timbers that grow and have fluids coming from them for us all. We thank Him for the branches of the trees that grow shadows for our shelter. We thank Him for the beings that come from the west, the thunder and lightning that water the earth. We thank Him for the light which we call our oldest brother, the sun that works for our good. We thank Him for all the fruits that grow on the trees and vines. We thank Him for his goodness in making the forests, and thank all its trees. We thank Him for the darkness that gives us rest, and for the kind Being of the darkness that gives us light, the moon. We thank Him for the bright spots in the skies that give us signs, the stars. We give Him thanks for our supporters, who had charge of our harvests. We give thanks that the voice of the Great Spirit can still be heard through the words of Ga-ne-o-di-o. We thank the Great Spirit that we have the privilege of this pleasant occasion. We give thanks for the persons who can sing the Great Spirit's music, and hope they will be privileged to continue in his faith. We thank the Great Spirit for all the persons who perform the ceremonies on this occasion.
A Thankful Thanksgiving The America we witness today has seen much sacrifice This sacrifice for many, has meant a total giving of life for liberty Do all truly realize what the human cost of freedom is All citizens should understand what has kept us whole
Should it not be the duty of each American to know this To become familiar with the reasons of why we exist today The notion that "that’s the way things are" is ludicrous When a firm explanation is so easily understood
We’ve survived because of faith, determination, and great sacrifice The backbone of this country is the strength of its good citizens Each true American is worth more than all the gold found in history Selfishness does not rule their home, nor does it drive their thought
And don’t just look at our military as a magnificent force Rather look at each member of our soldiered family with pride "Ready, willing, and able" have been the finest of each generation Whether in Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, or any other place of danger
Whenever an American military presence moves into action Behold the continuation of an outstanding tradition Formed through freedom, it bravely faces all adversaries And the flag under which it stands will always fly in freedom
We are and always will be one nation under God He is the strength we have turned to time and time again If we did not have Him, we would have perished long ago God Bless America is more than a song, it is our national prayer
Finally, I wish each fine American a thankful Thanksgiving Day May you truly realize what we are, and pray to Almighty God for continuation Be ever thankful for our Armed Forces, and give them the total support they need And please pray for all American families who have paid the price for freedom
5 little turkeys standing by door, One waddled off, and then there were 4. 4 little turkeys under a treee, One waddled off , and then there were 3. 3 little turkeys with nothing to do, One waddled off, and then there were 2. 2 little turkeys in the noon day sun, One waddled off, and then there was 1. One little turkey better run away, For soon will come Thanksgiving day.
When all the leaves are off the boughs, And nuts and apples gathered in, And cornstalks waiting for the cows, And pumpkins safe in barn and bin, Then Mother says, "My children dear, The fields are brown, and autumn flies; Thanksgiving Day is very near, And we must make thanksgiving pies!"
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Jennifer Stevens
November Poem
Due: Nov. 9
Thanksgiving Dinner
With company coming,
There’s always before:
Shine up the silver,
Sweep up the floor,
Corn and red peppers
To hang by the door,
Salad to garnish
And water to pour.
Sample the stuffing and gravy once more…
Listen! (say very quietly)
They’re coming! (say with excitement)
Oh, run to the door! (yell with enthusiasm)
Thanksgiving:
Stuff the Turkey
Stuff the turkey mash the taters,
Open the fridge leftovers for later.
Friends and family gather together.
Thanksgiving will come no matter the weather.
A Thanksgiving Thought
By Bobbi Katz
The day I give thanks for having a nose
Is Thanksgiving Day, for do you suppose
That Thanksgiving dinner would taste as good
If you couldn't smell it? I don't think it would.
Could apple pie baking---turkey that's basting
Not be for the smelling? Just be for tasting?
It's a cranberry-cinnamon-onion bouquet!
Be thankful for noses on Thanksgiving Day.
The Turkey
Original Author Unknown
The turkey is a funny bird.
Hook thumbs together and spread fingers to create turkey tail.
Its head goes wobble, wobble.
Wobble head back and forth.
And all it knows is just one word:
Hold up one finger.
"Gobble, gobble, gobble."
Make mouth shape with hand, opening and closing it while sounding like a turkey.
www.theholidayzone.com
Voting
by Bernard Howe
Voting is our given right,
which men have died to keep.
Voting shows our peoples might,
so our country won't get into deep.
But there are those who never vote,
and constantly seem to complain.
Patriotism they don't promote,
and their rights they choose to abstain.
Every vote does really count,
to let our officials know.
For their actions they must account,
or their ratings will never grow.
So come next election time,
go cast your vote with pride.
Voting doesn't cost a dime,
plus the out come you help decide.
jacques said
Jacque Schawe
November
Thanksgiving Poem
Thanksgiving Feasting
When the Halloween pumpkins are gone,
And the leaves have all fallen to ground,
When the air has turned windy and cold,
Then Thanksgiving will soon be around.
Thoughts of loved ones all feasting together,
Pleasant pictures from past times appear
To dwell in each heart and each mind--
Then Thanksgiving is finally here!
The kitchen has scrumptious aromas,
The dining room looks oh, so fine,
Decorations with pilgrims and turkeys,
And now we are ready to dine!
First the napkins are placed on our laps;
Now the prayer for the meal to be blessed,
Then we stuff the good food in our tummies,
And we hope for it all to digest!
By Joanna Fuchs
http://www.poemsource.com/thanksgiving-poems.html
November
Now the autumn days are gone
Frost is sparkling on the lawn,
Windows winking cheerful lights
Warm the cold November nights.
http://www.canteach.ca/elementary/songspoems1.html
A Naughty Pumpkin's Fate
Author Unknown
A queer little pumpkin, a jolly fat fellow,
Stood close to his mother so rotund and yellow.
"What a stupid old place! how I long to aspire,"
Cried he, "I was destined for something much higher."
"My son," said the mother, "pray do be content,
There's great satisfaction in life that's well spent!"
But he shrugged up his shoulders, this pumpkin, 't is true,
And acted just like some bad children will do.
With a shout and a whoop, in the garden they ran,
Tom and Ned, for they'd thought of the loveliest plan
To astonish their friends from the city, you see,
With a fine Jack-o'-lantern--"Ah, this one suits me!"
Neddie seized the bad pumpkin, and dug out his brains,
Till he felt so light-headed and brimful of pains;
Then two eyes, a long nose, and a mouth big and wide,
They cut in a minute, and laid him aside
Until night, when they hung him upon a stout limb,
With a candle inside; how his poor head did swim,
As they twisted him this way, then twirled him round that,
Till at last, with a crash, he fell on the ground flat,
A wreck of the once jolly, fat little fellow,
Who stood by his mother so rotund and yellow.
Just then a lean cow, who was passing that way,
Ate him up, just to finish HER "Thanksgiving Day."
More Than A Day
As Thanksgiving Day rolls around,
It brings up some facts, quite profound.
We may think that we're poor,
Feel like bums, insecure,
But in truth, our riches astound.
We have friends and family we love;
We have guidance from heaven above.
We have so much more
Than they sell in a store,
We're wealthy, when push comes to shove.
So add up your blessings, I say;
Make Thanksgiving last more than a day.
Enjoy what you've got;
Realize it's a lot,
And you'll make all your cares go away.
By Karl Fuchs
Alison Miller
Thanksgiving Delights
On Thanksgiving Day we’re thankful for
Our blessings all year through,
For family we dearly love,
For good friends, old and new.
For sun to light and warm our days,
For stars that glow at night,
For trees of green and skies of blue,
And puffy clouds of white.
We’re grateful for our eyes that see
The beauty all around,
For arms to hug, and legs to walk,
And ears to hear each sound.
The list of all we’re grateful for
Would fill a great big book;
Our thankful hearts find new delights
Everywhere we look!
By Joanna Fuchs
The Burp
by Anonymous
Pardon me for being so rude.
It was not me, it was my food.
It got so lonely down below,
it just popped up to say hello.
The Thanksgivings
translated from a traditional Iroquois song by Harriet Maxwell Converse (1908)
We who are here present thank the Great Spirit that we are here to praise Him.
We thank Him that He has created men and women, and ordered that these beings shall always be living to multiply the earth.
We thank Him for making the earth and giving these beings its products to live on.
We thank Him for the water that comes out of the earth and runs for our lands.
We thank Him for all the animals on the earth.
We thank Him for certain timbers that grow and have fluids coming from them for us all.
We thank Him for the branches of the trees that grow shadows for our shelter.
We thank Him for the beings that come from the west, the thunder and lightning that water the earth.
We thank Him for the light which we call our oldest brother, the sun that works for our good.
We thank Him for all the fruits that grow on the trees and vines.
We thank Him for his goodness in making the forests, and thank all its trees.
We thank Him for the darkness that gives us rest, and for the kind Being of the darkness that gives us light, the moon.
We thank Him for the bright spots in the skies that give us signs, the stars.
We give Him thanks for our supporters, who had charge of our harvests.
We give thanks that the voice of the Great Spirit can still be heard through the words of Ga-ne-o-di-o.
We thank the Great Spirit that we have the privilege of this pleasant occasion.
We give thanks for the persons who can sing the Great Spirit's music, and hope they will be privileged to continue in his faith.
We thank the Great Spirit for all the persons who perform the ceremonies on this occasion.
A Thankful Thanksgiving
by Roger J. Robicheau
A Thankful Thanksgiving
The America we witness today has seen much sacrifice
This sacrifice for many, has meant a total giving of life for liberty
Do all truly realize what the human cost of freedom is
All citizens should understand what has kept us whole
Should it not be the duty of each American to know this
To become familiar with the reasons of why we exist today
The notion that "that’s the way things are" is ludicrous
When a firm explanation is so easily understood
We’ve survived because of faith, determination, and great sacrifice
The backbone of this country is the strength of its good citizens
Each true American is worth more than all the gold found in history
Selfishness does not rule their home, nor does it drive their thought
And don’t just look at our military as a magnificent force
Rather look at each member of our soldiered family with pride
"Ready, willing, and able" have been the finest of each generation
Whether in Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq, or any other place of danger
Whenever an American military presence moves into action
Behold the continuation of an outstanding tradition
Formed through freedom, it bravely faces all adversaries
And the flag under which it stands will always fly in freedom
We are and always will be one nation under God
He is the strength we have turned to time and time again
If we did not have Him, we would have perished long ago
God Bless America is more than a song, it is our national prayer
Finally, I wish each fine American a thankful Thanksgiving Day
May you truly realize what we are, and pray to Almighty God for continuation
Be ever thankful for our Armed Forces, and give them the total support they need
And please pray for all American families who have paid the price for freedom
Laura Tawater
November poem
Five Little Turkeys
5 little turkeys standing by door,
One waddled off, and then there were 4.
4 little turkeys under a treee,
One waddled off , and then there were 3.
3 little turkeys with nothing to do,
One waddled off, and then there were 2.
2 little turkeys in the noon day sun,
One waddled off, and then there was 1.
One little turkey better run away,
For soon will come Thanksgiving day.
Author Unknown
Thanksgiving Time
by Author Unknown
When all the leaves are off the boughs,
And nuts and apples gathered in,
And cornstalks waiting for the cows,
And pumpkins safe in barn and bin,
Then Mother says, "My children dear,
The fields are brown, and autumn flies;
Thanksgiving Day is very near,
And we must make thanksgiving pies!"
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