fostered in my mind
there inhabits a thought
reverent is this day
not for it's holiday signifigance
but the underlying reasons
we as humans venture out
to seek the peace and council
and conversation of
close individuals
perhaps not as close as we would like
but those of the same spirit
who seek us out as well
and make us part of their own
tradition of the extended family unit
with blood lines set aside
it is the created family that kindles
the true hearth and generosity
that is home
Melissa (written Nov 28,2003 1207am)
(about our spending Thanksgiving with Vickie, Bob and