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The Tao of Thanksgiving

by Jane Elsdon

Thanksgiving

The grace of twig and tree
is in the garment of green.

The benediction of the bulb
is in the blossom.

The psalm of the seedling
is in the flower.

The gratitude of the vine
is in the grape.

The thankfulness of a person
is in the outpouring of love.

Shell Creek Road

September Vineyard
Thanksgiving Haiku: Human Nature

Gather together
Together we fill our needs
Yes, it is enough

You ask about friends
Presence of a friend is home
Friends are beyond price

Family’s our wealth
We put down roots in sweet soil
Our garden blossoms

Wild weather assails
Hard times bring us down, we weep
We surrender, trust

Strength and health decline
Together we persevere
We find healing here

We work together
Our bounty grows with our work
We prosper as one

Our baskets are full
Rich harvest calls forth deep thanks
Time for festival

Love is living’s gold
It’s who we are, what we are
Love is all there is

Stream

Dutch Iris

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