Alone

alone on Thanksgiving day makes you sad

for the things you are thankful for

begins with family—those we love and value

who love us and make our days worthwhile

so the loneliness of time alone brings reflection

upon the good times and good people in our lives

upon the things we have that bring us joy

but being alone on the holidays is sad

because those people are not with us

we are cut off and alone to cry

yet we must not forget the things we have

such as a home and bed and car and health

we have so many things that make up our days

but we overlook them when our people are not there