Happy Thanksgiving!

For those readers celebrating Thanksgiving in the United States, here's a poem of my own creation that I trust you may enjoy. It is an ode to America and was composed back in 1985.

THANKSGIVING - An Ode to America!

by Lester Rennard

For such a great continent enslaved by Freedom - We give Thee Thanks,
For a land abounding with rich and vast resources - We give thanks
For an endless overflowing basket filled with grains of timely harvest - We give Thee thanks.

We give Thee thanks for the beauty of Autumn's mystery and message,
We give thanks for the snowcapped mountains and the pleasures of each white Christmas
We give Thee thanks for new life in Spring and the leisure of many sunny days.

For a united destiny that bonds and preserves amidst our diversity - We give Thee thanks,
For a nation of every nation but called by one name - We give thanks

For a people driven by the bond of humane love that shares its bounties and freedom with both friend and foe - We give thanks.

We give Thee thanks oh great Almighty, Sustainer and Protector of the Star Spangled Banner
We give thanks for Thanksgiving, for peace and limitless prosperity and greatness,

For America, the first breath of freedom for many, and the dream of a mecca of hope and prosperity for multitudes of other lands - We give thanks.

For a land bewitched with myriads of Blessings -We give Thee thanks oh God!

Copyright (c) 1985 by Lester Rennard