Thanksgiving is here, an escape provides A time with family, away from isolation, solitary confinement and distressing of thoughts Everywhere we turn the news is ugly The numbers are rising as the death toll is counted In thousands they say, as the systems in place So shaken and stretched as cries for help pandemic 2020 brought in its wake recession and depression Though 2019 to blame Suicides and deaths all time is high Greetings and hugging, conversation of catch up Turkey in season, table talks today Prayers we say for the few times we stay May our hearts rejoice in the midst of this turmoil Grateful for the lives we have and those we saved Hard to smile when all the chatter is sadness and despair Elections came and went, confusion and chaos predicted but alas, not so much was realized Our souls delight and our hearts be glad Birth of a new dawn A new year is promised Vaccines are here, almost in time Next year is upon us, hopeful we remain In all things we g...