American Holiday

In the Fall of 1620

Aboard the Mayflower ship

One hundred and two passengers

Began a fateful trip

 

Their goals of religious freedom

And great prosperity

Looked to be far out of reach;

Death seemed a certainty

 

Half the Pilgrims made it through

That winter, cold and brutal

Without the aid of local tribes

Their struggle would be futile

 

The natives showed the settlers

The bounty of the land

And after fruitful harvest,

A grand feast was to be planned

 

The Pilgrims showed their gratitude

For the grace that came with living ~

This first American holiday,

So aptly called Thanksgiving

 

Author's Note

Happy Thanksgiving!

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely write for a holiday we all celebrate....no matter what religion or race. We are Americans...and we are proud of it! Great rhyming, Rita. Happy Thanksgiving to you. Lydi**

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Lydi! Back at you ;)

[Sami Khalil]

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. An attitude of gratitude is honoring God and a good harvest for the multitude...Have a good one...:).............

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Happy Thanksgiving to you as well, Sami!

[Sami Khalil]

^^~^^ :>)...................