The Gratitude Gambit

Soft Edges of a Loud Holiday

Turkey burns bright. Families draw close.
Gratitude flickers real. Forks clash playfully.
Nerves ease slowly. Politics soften some.
Smiles warm up. Truth waits patiently.

Cranberries glow red. Stuffing lands gently.
Tales stretch wide. Memories wander freely.
Kids riot joyfully. Dogs scout scraps.
Uncles ramble harmlessly. Aunts volley back.

Chaos feels cosy. Comfort settles in.
Pie restores calm. Sugar sparks peace.
Football hums on. Opinions bump gently.
Laughter wins out. Tension drifts off.

Warm rooms glow. Cold truths thaw.
Plates stack high. Pride takes pause.
Old grudges fade. New jokes stick.
Spirits lift naturally. Gratitude returns.

Tradition holds steady. Mirth arrives.
Hearts open up. Hope walks in.
Thanksgiving again. Tradition lives on.