Things to be thankful for

As in the US it's a day to be thankful

I want to say that as per tradition I'm thankful 

For everyone in my life because I love them

I'm grateful for having the things I need

And that I'm able to do as I please

I'm also thankful for edible things 

Like pecan pie and ice cream, and turkey, mash potatoes, and green beans 

(And the fact that for one day a year

I don't care about how much I eat.) 

I'm happy feeling replete! 

I'm also thankful for Trivial Pursuit

As it's something I can do with my family 

Just to increase our knowledge of odd facts

So we can all repeat them to each other 

If conversation lags 

Finally, I want to thank the powers that be

For making holidays very happy ones for me

Because they are times when my family is all together

And life seems better that way 

So I have a lot to be thankful for, regardless of whether it's Thanksgiving Day