It all began in 1621. Thanksgiving Poems recall the time when Pilgrims and Wampanoag Native Americans first feasted together to celebrate the fruits of the harvest. The writers at My Word Wizard take a look at this most American of days from a variety of angles.
First of all, it is a day to express our appreciation for the bounties in our own lives. It is a time for famiily gatherings and touch football, for gentle ribbing and holiday sales. Most of all, it is a time to gather together, to take stock, and reflect on all we have.
One aspect of the holiday we tend to overlook is the importance of the early cooperation between the Plymouth settlers and their Native American benefactors. While we have everything to be thankful for as citizens of a bountiful, prosperous land, it is sometimes amazing to think about how these two culturally and linguistically distinct groups were able to work together towards the common good.
Perhaps that is the real lesson of the day.
We think and hope you will delight in these precious sentiments that capture both the gravity and the lighter side of the holiday.
Click below to explore our selection of poetry.
Funny Poems for Turkey Day : It's the time of year when families gather, parades march down mainstreet, and anything can happen! This collection of delightfully humorous ditties recall the amusing things that happen when we celebrate this special day of gratitude. We hope they bring a smile to your face.
More Funny Poetry for Turkey Day : You loved our Funny Poems for Turkey Day so much, we decided to give you some more! The additional collection captures even more of the madcap fun associated with this family celebration. Enjoy!
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Ode to the Butterball Turkey
It's a Thursday in November,
on a day Americans give thanks.
For one day, the Butterball
turkey joins our culinary ranks.
Early in the morning, …
My Parents
Guider to light, you are to me
You opened my eyes to what I see
You taught me that the salt is taken from the sea
You taught me, how to make the devils …
A Thanksgiving Poem
Thanksgiving is a special day,
That we spend with the ones we love,
All of this is made possible,
By the wonderful man up above.
We all sit at the …
Birdless Thanksgiving: A Haiku Not rated yet
Vegetarians
do not eat turkey at all.
Pass the potatoes.
Thankful For My Family True Not rated yet
Thankful for my family true.
With home and hearth and food to chew.
Weather comes and weather goes.
But turkey dinner steals the show.
Gravy, corn, …
Thanksgiving Dinner Not rated yet
Home for the holiday from New Orleans,
with Mother and Father at the tiny
drop leaf, brown rosewood, mahogany
table with the gold, grinning claw …
Thanksgiving Acrostic Poem Not rated yet
T is for Turkey
H is for Helping Hands
A is for Apple Pie
N is for Nice conversations
K is for Kindness
S is for Sharing and Smiles
G is for …
Thankgiving Dinner Not rated yet
Thanksgiving Dinner
Home for the holiday from New Orleans,
with Mother and Father at the tiny
drop leaf, brown rosewood, mahogany
table with the …
The Locals Not rated yet
Pests at the table
We were the uninvited guests
but
they made the best of it
gave us hospitality
asked no questions for we
did not understand the …
Thanksgiving Special - Thankful Not rated yet
I wrote this poem this morning while I was selling newspapers like a hooker on the corner of Desperate and Pathetic.
THANKFUL
THANKFUL
FOR …
Tryptophan Not rated yet
Thanksgiving has come another year
with the two dogs in my lap
and hubby saying sweet nothing's in my ear.
Tomorrow is black Friday..ugh"
trampling …
Thankful Heart, Blessed Soul Not rated yet
Throughout the year
there have been many
difficult days
difficult months
there has been the constant
need to remain strong in faith
in myself, …
THANKSGIVING LOVE Not rated yet
With our loved ones all together again
We pray in reverence at how blessed we have been …
Thanksgiving is the day Not rated yet
Thanksgiving is the day,
the day that we always say,
we love to eat,
the stuff called meat,
This started with the indians,
they taught us our lessons, …
THANKSGIVING AT MAMA'S Not rated yet
When going to mama’s for Thanksgiving
Your mouth will water for miles away
It’s for eating and a time for forgiving
Before the meal hold hands and …
"I Thank You" Not rated yet
“I Thank You, Lord"
I thank You for the blessings
Bestowed on me each day;
Filling my life with joy
More than words can say!
I thank You for my …
Thanksgiving Days Not rated yet
On this day we celebrate,
by eating more than fills our plate.
The day is spent preparing a feast,
families travels miles, just to eat.
The turkey …
America, Thanksgiving Day 1621 ... 2011? Not rated yet
History feeds my greedy mind
and turkey feeds my body.
Our states are one of every kind:
a stranger waits inside your lobby.
The world is a structure …
Thanksgiving Tom Not rated yet
The day began turkey Tom in hand,
He was destined for my promised land,
Stuffed him until his neck would swell,
Knowing he was destined for my ovens …
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