Comment from kahpot

Excellent

Yes, very well said " look, heed, feel, smell, taste, " All these things you have described as love " all things love are plentiful" absolutely true and as love the best things are free, this is an excellent poem and I am glad you used your imagination, best wishes for your contest****kahpot

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2018

Thank you
Happy Holidays :)

Comment from Galactia

Excellent

Hi

This is excellent written poem.
Perfect syllable count. Lovely little thanksgiving poem. Where family come together. We only have one thanksgiving in Australia which is on Christmas eve. Actually I just learned we have a thanksgiving in May aparently. New to me, I don't know one person who calibrated it in May according to the internet. LOL.

Happy thanksgiving

Great job
Regards
Tia

 Comment Written 22-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 19-Dec-2018

Hi Tia! Thanksgiving is when the pilgrims moved from the UK to the USA. They set up gardens with the Indians and shared the crop in a feast. Christmas in the USA can be Santa or Jesus/God and is mainly family but sometimes friends and family. In the USA Thanksgiving is observed as a national holiday since the 1600's for everyone to be thankful for their life in America. I hope you find out about the history of Australia Thanksgiving. God bless you. Happy Holidays :)

Comment from bichonfrisegirl

Excellent

"All things love are plentiful" ... this is my fave line, Alicia, as it sums up why we cook with love for those we love. We are thankful to have them in our lives, and we show our appreciation. This is a great entry for the Tanka contest. Best wishes with this gem of a poem.

Hugs,
Connie

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Hi Connie! My dad and brother travel plenty and could care less about anything festive or maybe me. It's who they are... So single me, I'm going to the running race in the morning. My afternoon is that Nutcracker movie at the theater and pub dinner at City Walk Hollywood. I wish you a wonderful start to the holiday season. I know you'll have a beautiful Thanksgiving at home with such a big family. God bless you. Hearts & hugs, Alicia (aka Sunnilicious)

reply by bichonfrisegirl on 24-Nov-2018

I hope that you had a good Thanksgiving dinner at the pub, and that you enjoyed it even though you weren't able to share it with your Dad and brother, Alicia. Did you eat turkey? I know it's not your typical pub type of food.

We had our Thanksgiving on October 8th here in Canada, and it was very nice. Always thankful for my kids, grandkids and Wayne. Of course, I ate waaaay too much turkey, like I always do! I'm a 'foodie'. :)

xoxo
Connie

Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Alicia. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday because it just involves good company along with good food (without the turkey as I'm vegetarian). A nicely composed Thanksgiving tanka. Last line is the best for me. Good luck in the contest with this nice entry. Marilyn

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Hi Marilyn! Thank you. Plenty vegetables on the table is the reason... Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. God bless you. Hugs, Alicia :)

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

What you've written here is very true, Sunnilicious.
Those of us who have families that love us should count our blessings and consider ourselves fortunate.
There are so many who do not.
Good luck to you in the contest.
Be blessed this Thanksgiving and always.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Hi Dean! Thank you. You're the best! Hearts & hugs your friend, Alicia (aka Sunnilicious)

reply by Dean Kuch on 21-Nov-2018

My pleasure anytime.

Comment from Sandra du Plessis

Excellent

A very well-written Tanka about Thanksgiving that offers us great things to eat, wonderful smells and family members we do not often see, and the greatest memories we can never forget.

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2018

Hi Sandra! Friends, family, strangers... Love and sharing. Thank you. Hugs, Alicia :)

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

Lovely presentation, Alicia! All things "love" being "plentiful" is the real celebration of Thanksgiving. That we can be thankful for our loved ones and the precious memories we have. Happy Thanksgiving to you!

 Comment Written 21-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 22-Nov-2018

Hi Helen! I love the start of the holiday season. Love seems to emanate everywhere. God bless you. And thank you. Hearts & hugs, Alicia (aka Sunnilicious

reply by lyenochka on 22-Nov-2018

Awww. I can't top that cute kitty picture! Thank you and a super sweet Thanksgiving to you and yours!!!

Comment from Joan E.

Excellent

Thank you for putting me in the mood to really celebrate Thanksgiving. I admired your appeal to our many senses and focus on "Memories". The artwork and animation helped to reinforce the joyful theme. Best wishes in the tanka contest. Hugs and enjoy the celebration- Joan

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Hi! Thank you. I hope you have a lovely Thanksgiving holiday too. Hugs, Alicia (aka Sunnilicious)

Comment from Raul1

Exceptional

Exceptional poem! Yeah, for sure we have to celebrate Thanksgiving. We get closer to our family and friends. We catch up on their lives. We enjoy eating the turkey and have stuffing. Thanks for sharing this. Good luck in the contest!

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Hi Raul! Thank you. Have a great traditional Thanksgiving. All the best, Alicia (aka Sunnilicious)

reply by Raul1 on 21-Nov-2018

Thanks, you too! :)

Comment from country ranch writer

Excellent

Done a nice bang up job here my friend I like it a lot and love the wannabe is eying that turkey. Looks like she is wanting a bite of it soon as grace is said.

 Comment Written 20-Nov-2018

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reply by the author on 21-Nov-2018

Hi Barb! You're funny. Thank you. Hugs, Alicia (aka Sunnilicious)