Painting by Harry Seymour

Sharing a Meal

Unlike so many Thanksgivings before, a meal my family won’t share, emotion is felt so much more.

Unlike so many Thanksgivings before

A meal my family won’t share

Emotion is felt so much more

About what I should be thankful for

The turkey’s still here

No hunger to fear

But family won’t appear

Whose absence makes abundantly clear

How very much they are held dear

No matter where they are

Is what I’m most thankful for.

 

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Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 11/24/2020 - 08:25

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Donna Boles Oak Bluffs/New Jersey

So well put Harry. Because some of us can’t be with our families this Thanksgiving, does not mean we are any less Thankful for them. I loved seeing one of my favorite art pieces of yours displayed this morning! Happy Thanksgiving

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 05:45

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Barbara mulcahy Sharon MA

Poem says it well. Most of us have plenty to be grateful despite some disappointments this year

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 08:16

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Richard Peter Wharton Oak Bluffs

Lovely poem and piece Harry! Happy Thanksgiving to the Seymour clan!

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 11/25/2020 - 15:09

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Deborah Reaves Edgartown

Thank you Harry for your lovely poem. It expresses our sentiments. Our family will remain in New York. We are thankful for our families and thankful for good health. We wish you a blessed and happy Thanksgiving.

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 11/26/2020 - 17:31

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David R. White West Tisbury

A wonderful portrait, in image and verse. Happy Thanksgiving, Harry and Char.

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