231124 The Day After

The Day After

Day after "Thanks Day" is called Black Friday
But for me, it still is pumpkin pie day
And I don't wake up at crack of dawn
To have my credit card overdrawn

Can't stand to tackle crowds and malls
Watch angry shoppers get in brawls
Over the last item in stock
While store employees stare in shock

Instead, stay home and put away
Pumpkins and scarecrows I display
And take stock of Christmas decor
Then stop for pie  - just one slice more

Prior to hanging mistletoe 
I like to pause and take things slow
And savor Thanksgiving's essence
Before wrapping Christmas presents

There's hustle at Thanksgiving, too
With cooking, cleaning chores to do
Yet, still, it feels a slower pace
As we count blessings, bow for grace

Your tree is up? I used to, too
This year, I'm trying something new 
A different change of attitude
Cling to Thanksgiving's gratitude 

Not jump headfirst in Christmas fray
But, meditate on yesterday 
Rejoice in new formed memories 
Thankful for ways God blesses me

Purposely take time to be still
To hear God's voice, obey his will
For soon enough, I'll feel the pull
Of a whole month, that's oh so full

So, though the frenzy's coming nigh
For now, I'll have last bite of pie
Then, let my focus e're be one
Of glorious birth of God's own Son

Ephesians 5:20
Give thanks always and for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ

Colossians 4:2
Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with Thanksgiving 

Colossians 3:15
Philippians 4:6-7
1 Chronicles 16:34

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