The Family gathers around <br />To enjoy the feast. <br />The children are screaming, <br />But the noise doesn't bother anyone. <br />Everyone is talking about old memories <br />And looking beyond to the future. <br />The candles are lit <br />And sitting on the shelf. <br />The air is warm and <br />The atmosphere is gentle. <br />The table is set and soon <br />everyone begins to <br />Surround the dinner table. <br />The moment is important <br />And will be remembered for <br />The years to come. <br />I step back and see my <br />Surroundings for a second. <br />Everyone is happy and smiling. <br />The pain of the year is erased <br />With the joy of having the <br />Family for Thanksgiving. <br />The journey it took <br />For us to get where <br />We are was a long <br />Process and won't <br />Be forgotton easily. <br />I step back and <br />Appreciate what I <br />Have to be thankful <br />For and it makes me smile. <br />I am blessed to have a family. <br />I am thankful to have a family.<br /><br />Tracey Owens<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/gathering-at-thanksgiving/
