Don’t overeat

tomorrow is Thanksgiving

I am thankful – just not the usual way

no false narrative of kind Pilgrims

and happy contented Indians

our two daughters are gathering in Raleigh

my siblings, nieces and nephews

and an old aunt or two are gathering

in my Indiana home ground

I wish we could teleport

instantaneously between locations,

but teleportation is not real

so I must choose just one

I will miss old family recipes

ghosts of dad on the couch

mom in the kitchen holding court

shared myths and laughter around tables

for whatever reasons

you may choose to embrace

happy Thanksgiving, drive safe

save some oyster stuffing for me

11-22-24