A Century of Thanksgiving

  A collection of vintage Thanksgiving cards-

always comes out this time of year.

They are displayed in a seed packet holder.

It is easy to rearrange them.

But it takes awhile because 

of reading the back side of each card.

 Most of the cards are a

 hundred years old or older. 

Lots of turkeys, pumpkins, flags,

 harvest bounty,

and fall leaves.

Postcard notes talk about family stuff

 and health news-

have about got the grip.

A card printed in Germany.

None of the cards in this collection from a century ago 

 include any faith- based greetings or Bible verses. 

I thought that would have been part

of the culture of gratitude a hundred  ago.

And so-

a reminder that we need to draw near,

and keep close to our hearts- 

all that we hold dear.

And in all things- 

Give thanks. 

Amen.