Thanksgiving Poems
Here you'll find free Thanksgiving poems, Thanksgiving prayers, funny Thanksgiving poetry, kid Thanksgiving rhymes, and Thanksgiving verse. Thank You For Inviting UsThank you for inviting us
To your Thanksgiving dinner.
A day spent in your company
Is invariably a winner.Thank you for the time you spent
Preparing all the food;
For making us feel welcome,
You have our gratitude!By Joanna FuchsThe free Thanksgiving verse above would go perfectly with a Thanksgiving gift, perhaps a hostess gift. The Thanksgiving rhymes and Thanksgiving card verse below can be attached to a Thanksgiving gift or put in a Thanksgiving card or e-card. The longer ones can be framed and given as Thanksgiving gifts. If you want to get a Thanksgiving gift for someone, this site has a wide variety of personalized gifts suitable for Thanksgiving gifts. The following Thanksgiving verse can go with a Thanksgiving gift, but it was really designed as a free Thanksgiving greeting to be sent or given to someone on a Thanksgiving card. Thanksgiving FeastingWhen the Halloween pumpkins are gone,
And the leaves have all fallen to ground,
When the air has turned windy and cold,
Then Thanksgiving will soon be around.Thoughts of loved ones all feasting together,
Pleasant pictures from past times appear
To dwell in each heart and each mind--
Then Thanksgiving is finally here!The kitchen has scrumptious aromas,
The dining room looks oh, so fine,
Decorations with pilgrims and turkeys,
And now we are ready to dine!First the napkins are placed on our laps;
Now the prayer for the meal to be blessed,
Then we stuff the good food in our tummies,
And we hope for it all to digest!
By Joanna FuchsBefore using our poems,
please see our Terms of Use for permission details.These free Thanksgiving Day poems bring up thoughts of, well...thankfulness, as this Thanksgiving Day verse does. More Than A DayAs Thanksgiving Day rolls around,
It brings up some facts, quite profound.
We may think that we're poor,
Feel like bums, insecure,
But in truth, our riches astound.We have friends and family we love;
We have guidance from heaven above.
We have so much more
Than they sell in a store,
We're wealthy, when push comes to shove.So add up your blessings, I say;
Make Thanksgiving last more than a day.
Enjoy what you've got;
Realize it's a lot,
And you'll make all your cares go away.By Karl Fuchs
Thanksgiving poetry can include a list of things to be thankful for. This inspirational Thanksgiving poem shows that basic, simple pleasures are often the best ones. It's a thankful Thanksgiving poem. Thanksgiving DelightsOn Thanksgiving Day we’re thankful for
Our blessings all year through,
For family we dearly love,
For good friends, old and new.For sun to light and warm our days,
For stars that glow at night,
For trees of green and skies of blue,
And puffy clouds of white.We’re grateful for our eyes that see
The beauty all around,
For arms to hug, and legs to walk,
And ears to hear each sound.The list of all we’re grateful for
Would fill a great big book;
Our thankful hearts find new delights
Everywhere we look!By Joanna FuchsMore and more, people want to send Thanksgiving greetings to the people they care about. Thanksgiving poetry is designed for that, so this free verse (nonrhyming) Happy Thanksgiving poem will be nice in a card or along with a Thanksgiving gift. It could also be used as a friend or friendship Thanksgiving poem or a family Thanksgiving poem. I’m Thankful for YouThanksgiving is the appointed time
for focusing on the good in our lives.
In each of our days,
we can find small blessings,
but too often we overlook them,
choosing instead to spend our time
paying attention to problems.
We give our energy
to those who cause us trouble
instead of those who bring peace.
Starting now,
let’s be on the lookout
for the bits of pleasure in each hour,
and appreciate the people who
bring love and light to everyone
who is blessed to know them.
You are one of those people.
On Thanksgiving,
I’m thankful for you.
Happy Thanksgiving!By Joanna Fuchs
Here’s a Thanksgiving poem that is also a Thanksgiving song and a Thanksgiving prayer—a three-in-one! You could print our the lyrics on little pieces of paper and put them next to each plate so you could all sing it together before dinner. The song is to the public domain melody most familiar to those who celebrate Thanksgiving Day: We Gather Together (to ask the Lord’s blessing). You can find it in any protestant hymn book. Remember that although it’s fine to sing the melody, any arrangement of harmony parts and accompaniment may be under copyright. If so, there will probably be a copyright notice at the bottom of the page, but it is always your responsibility to check that out. Thanksgiving Dinner Poem, Song and PrayerOur table is set now; great food you can bet now.
It’s Thanksgiving Day, and we’re ready to eat;
All those near and dear us are here today to cheer us.
This dinner is a winner, a wonderful treat.It’s time to be thankful for all that God gives us;
Dear Lord, we are grateful; Dear God, hear our prayer.
It’s You we are praising; our voices we are raising;
Bless us and bless this food; keep us safe in your care.By Joanna FuchsThanksgiving poetry often centers on the pleasures of friends and loved ones, as this Thanksgiving Day poem does. Most of AllThanksgiving Day brings to mind
the blessings in our lives
that usually go unnoticed:
a home that surrounds us
with comfort and protection;
delicious food, for pleasure
in both eating and sharing;
clothes to snuggle up in,
books and good entertainment
to expand our minds;
and freedom to worship our God.
Most of all we are thankful
for our family and friends,
those treasured people
who make our lives extra special.
You are part of that cherished group.
On Thanksgiving, (and every day)
we appreciate you.Happy Thanksgiving!By Joanna Fuchs
Thanksgiving Day poetry is often about the special foods eaten on that holiday. This Thanksgiving rhyme includes dishes familiar to many. Save RoomAs meals go, Thanksgiving dinner
Is always a feast--a five star winner.
Here comes the salad, dressed just right,
The golden brown turkey--a savory delight;The stuffing now, and then the gravy,
The jello mold, all wiggly and wavy.
Take some cranberry sauce and candied yams;
Is there room for fresh made rolls and jams?More dishes tempt me; ah, but I
Must save some room for pumpkin pie!By Joanna FuchsWhen is Thanksgiving 2008?
Thanksgiving always falls on the fourth Thursday of November.
In 2008, that would be November 27.Many people are looking for cards with Thanksgiving poems to express their thanks to the people who make their lives satisfying. This Thanksgiving greeting communicates that. You can substitute the name(s) of the people you are giving the poem to for the word "now" in the last line. If you are a single person sending this, just change "our" to "my," "we" to "I," and "we’re" to "I’m." This could also be in the category of friend Thanksgiving poetry. You’ve Made A DifferenceAs Thanksgiving Day approaches,
Our blessings we recall;
The things we are most thankful for,
We recollect them all.You are really special,
In all you say and do.
You’ve made a difference in our lives;
We’re thankful now for you.By Joanna FuchsLooking for Thanksgiving grace,
religious Thanksgiving poems
or inspirational Thanksgiving poems?
See our Thanksgiving Prayers page.Friendship Thanksgiving poetry for greeting cards has to be short enough to fit, so this Thanksgiving rhyme, which is a friend or friendship Thanksgiving poem, is short and fond. If you are sending this as a couple, change the last stanza to read "our friends," "our lives," and "what we’re thankful for." Thanksgiving FriendsThanksgiving is a time
For reviewing what we treasure,
The people we hold dear,
Who give us so much pleasure.Without you as my friend,
Life would be a bore;
Having you in my life
Is what I’m thankful for.By Joanna Fuchs
This Thanksgiving Day poem is a reminder to be thankful every day. Thanksgiving Every DayThe table is brimming with good things to eat;
We're surrounded by family and friends; what a treat.
The feelings that fill us today can’t be beat;
It’s Thanksgiving Day, and it all feels complete.But other days, sometimes things don’t seem so fine;
Those days are not polished and don’t seem to shine.
It's then in our minds, we forget all the good,
And think of the things we would get, if we could.On days when our thinking causes us dread,
If we could remember, it’s all in our head,
And not let our minds take our gratitude away,
Then we'd make every day like Thanksgiving Day.By Karl FuchsThanksgiving Day poems often center around family gatherings; This family Thanksgiving poem could also be used for a young child saying Thanksgiving grace. A Family ThanksgivingMom and Dad And all the folks
Who sit around the table,
All give thanks to the Lord above
For the fact that we are able
To have the food and shelter
We all need to survive,
And have the love of family
That makes it good to be alive.By Karl FuchsKid Thanksgiving PoemsThe following child Thanksgiving poetry consists of four Thanksgiving rhymes for a child. This free kid Thanksgiving poem focuses on the benefits of the holiday to a child. A Child's Thanksgiving ThanksI’m thankful for the many things
That help us live as well as kings,
For all the food that makes us drool,
And another holiday from school.By Karl FuchsThanksgiving poetry for kids is often silly, as this Thanksgiving poem for a child is. It's a funny kid Thanksgiving poem. Thanksgiving ThoughtsMom is in the kitchen,
And when I take a look,
I’m glad I’m not a turkey
That’s she's about to cook!By Karl FuchsThe counting and rhythm of this kid Thanksgiving poem makes it easy to memorize. It's a Thanksgiving turkey poem. Countdown To ThanksgivingOne two three,
A turkey in a tree;
Four five six,
That turkey’s in a fix;
Seven eight nine,
It always tastes so fine;
When we get to ten
It's Thanksgiving once again.By Karl FuchsFood and thankfulness are the two most popular subjects of kid Thanksgiving poems. This Thanksgiving poem for a child focuses on food. Hooray For ThanksgivingIt’s Thanksgiving dinner;
Let’s not be late;
There’s lots of good food,
So fill up your plate.
With pie at the end,
It can’t be beat;
Hooray for Thanksgiving,
There’s so much to eat!By Karl Fuchs
Funny Thanksgiving PoemsFunny Thanksgiving poetry often centers on food, as this funny Thanksgiving poem does. Thanksgiving GhostThe last piece of apple pie is gone;
How did it disappear?
The bowl of delicious stuffing
Has also vanished, I fear.It happens each Thanksgiving,
When leftover goodies flee,
And each of us knows the responsible one
Couldn’t be you or me.The only way it could happen
Is readily diagnosed;
It must be the crafty, incredibly sneaky,
Still hungry Thanksgiving ghost.By Karl FuchsFunny Thanksgiving poems can be about cooking the special feast. This humorous Thanksgiving poem is a joke about how our modern "gourmet" feasts are often prepared elsewhere. It could qualify as a funny Thanksgiving Day poem. Your Secret's SecureThanksgiving's the time in November each year
When our thoughts about food seem to richen,
When turkey and dressing and other good stuff
Is being prepared in the kitchen.But the stores did their homework way in advance;
They know what your real needs will be;
They know you'll come shoppng to buy up their best,
And those sharing your feast will soon see...You're the best cook in town, a peerless gourmet,
The turkey, dessert and the wine;
And your secret's secure that this feast was all made
By your grocery, and they sure did it fine!By Karl and Joanna FuchsFunny Thanksgiving poetry about overeating is common, so here’s a funny Thanksgiving poem about the "Belly Stuffer." Belly StufferThanksgiving brings a terrible chore,
'Cause I’m forced to eat and eat some more.
If I don’t eat it up right down to dessert,
I fear the cook’s feelings will surely be hurt,
So I do my part, even though I suffer;
To be a good guest, I’m a belly stuffer.By Karl FuchsWould you like a book of our poems?This 8 1/4 by 11 inch, 258-page paperback contains more than 500 poems we wrote for Poemsource.com. This funny Thanksgiving poem is a humorous Thanksgiving greeting with a cynical look at all the money that’s spent on this holiday. Thanksgiving $$$Why do we celebrate Thanksgiving Day?
What’s its significance, all of us say.
We all find importance for which we are thankful,
And what we spend on this holiday is surely a bank full.First the purchase of food for parties galore,
Then the fuel and decorating costs come to the fore.
We eat so much food that many get ill,
And drug makers get richer with each little pill.It all becomes clear, if we closely examine
That we’re not giving thanks for avoiding a famine;
We’re creating the wealth and the plenty we see,
Including the sports ads we watch on TV.By Karl Fuchs
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