It’s natural, election years, to breed divisiveness
We concentrate on differences as though they matter most
Thanksgiving is a holiday about inclusiveness
A day of gratitude and gathering to eat the turkey roast
We’re thankful for our freedoms, free to choose our way of life
We’re thankful for elections, how the people have their say
We’re thankful post-election that we’re not embroiled in strife
We’re thankful too to each of you who’re in it come what may
We thank the Lord above for loving friends and family
And for the acts of kindness that we witness every day
But in our joy we’re mindful of the world’s calamities
And our responsibilities to help, each in our way
11/22/16
Amen — beautifully written