Thanksgiving

not what it was

not what it's become

certainly not what was intended

It has  become a day when we stuff

ourselves at the dining table

and then coward around the TV

to  watch NFL football

most don't give thanks

it's just a day to relax

eat til we burst

and wait for "Black Friday"

and all the sales

in the big box stores

shopping for Christmas

and braving the crowds of shoppers

Christmas

not what it was

not what it's become

certainly not what was intended