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Tankas of Thanks

A Few Thanksgiving Poems

By Michelle Liew Tsui-LinPublished about a year ago 1 min read
Tankas of Thanks
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“True thanks brings the harvest.” Michelle Liew

Holiday occasions like Thanksgiving can seem like an obligation. But true thanks, with love and a willingness to share, brings bountiful personal harvests.

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Chime of the doorbell

Chilly winds bring forth his cry-

The pilgrim of thanks.

“True thanks will fill hungry souls;

Share, and your empty hearths grow.”

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Gentle candles glow

Dark shadows drift in the air

Notes on the table:

“Thanks for the feast of plenty;

With love, the harvest gathers.”

inspirational

About the Creator

Michelle Liew Tsui-Lin

Hi, i am an English Language teacher cum freelance writer with a taste for pets, prose and poetry. When I'm not writing my heart out, I'm playing with my three dogs, Zorra, Cloudy and Snowball.

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  • Daphsamabout a year ago

    Beautiful Thanksgiving poems!

  • Pamela Williamsabout a year ago

    Lovely work, Michelle

  • Dana Crandellabout a year ago

    Danka for the Tankas! A beautiful look at the bounty of the Season!

  • This was so heartwarming. Loved your poem!

  • Komalabout a year ago

    Wow! Such a intriguing and lovely poem Michelle 🤗✨

  • Paul Stewartabout a year ago

    aw, Michelle love the evocative words and positive sentiment!

  • Manisha Dhalaniabout a year ago

    Love the imageries this brought into my mind, Michelle. Lovely poem.

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