Thanksgiving Poems Page 2

1. The Boy's Thanksgiving Day
   Poet: John Franklin Bair
   
   Thanksgiving Day, Thanksgiving Day!
   We boys are happy, free and gay;
   No school today, and Oh, the sun
   Is shining bright, now for some fun;
   The air's just cool enough today
   For boys to romp and race and play,
   We'll roam the meadows, climb the hill,
   With laughter we the air will fill.
   
   Kind mother will prepare a roast,
   A turkey gobbler, none can boast
   Of better grub than our's today,
   When we come rushing in from play,
   And see old gobbler done so brown,
   Upon the table, we'll sit down
   And smack our lips and go um, um,
   And say, Please mother, give me some.
   
   Then, while we eat, mother will say,
   Boys, we must not forget today,
   That there are poor who cannot eat
   Such meals as ours, that we must treat
   All such with kindness, try to make
   Them happy, then we say, We'll take
   Some good things to old Aunty Moore,
   For she is sick and very poor.
   
   Then, after we have ate our fill,
   With basket filled, across the hill
   We go and soon we reach the door
   Of the small house of Aunty Moore.
   It is a treat to see her face
   Light up with joy when we boys place
   The good things all before her there,
   And hear her say, "Well, I declare!"
   
   Then out again to run about,
   With merry laughter, cheer and shout;
   O we just have such splendid sport,
   The day for us is much too short;
   But ev'ning comes at last, and so,
   All hungry, we to supper go,
   Then soon all sound asleep are we,
   The day is now but memory.


The key message of "The Boy's Thanksgiving Day"
is about the joy, fun, and gratitude experienced by boys on Thanksgiving. The poem highlights their excitement for a day off from school, playing outdoors, and enjoying a feast prepared by their mother. It also conveys an important lesson of kindness, as the boys are reminded to help the less fortunate by sharing their blessings with others, like taking food to Aunty Moore. The day ends with them reflecting on their happiness and generosity before drifting off to sleep, cherishing the memories.



2. Going To Grandmother's
   A Thanksgiving Day Song
   Poet: Emilie Poulsson
   
   Hurrah! hurrah! for here’s the sleigh,
   That comes to take us all away,
   To spend the glad Thanksgiving Day
   At Grandmother’s house in the country.
   
   Jump in, jump in, a merry load
   When all within the sleigh are stowed,
   We speed along the snowy road
   To Grandmother’s house in the country.
   
   The sleighbells ring, we shout and cheer,
   How white and still the fields appear!
   Now surely we are drawing near
   To Grandmother’s house in the country.
   
   Yes, there it is - the dear old place
   And there is Grandpa’s beaming face!
   Now whoa! and out we jump and race,
   To Grandmother’s house in the country.


The key message of "Going To Grandmother's"
is the excitement and joy of traveling to Grandma’s house to celebrate Thanksgiving. The poem captures the thrill of a sleigh ride through snowy fields, the happiness of being with family, and the warm welcome from grandparents. It reflects the anticipation of reuniting with loved ones and the festive spirit of Thanksgiving spent in the comforting embrace of a cherished family home.



3. On This Happy Feast-Day
   Poet: Emilie Poulsson
   
   On this happy feast day
   Joyously we sing
   Thanks for all the plenty
   That the harvests bring.
   
   On this happy feast day
   From our hearts shall come
   Thanks for love and friendship,
   Family and home.


The key message of "On This Happy Feast-Day"
is gratitude for the abundance of the harvest and the blessings of love, friendship, family, and home. The poem emphasizes the joy of Thanksgiving and encourages expressing thanks for both material and emotional blessings that enrich our lives.



4. Thanksgiving For Harvest
   Poet: Emilie Poulsson
   
   The harvest is in!
   The cellar and bin
   Are stored with the fruits of the earth;
   So let us be gay On Thanksgiving Day,
   And keep it with feasting and mirth.
   
   For all the good things
   The rich Autumn brings,
   For all that the harvest can show,
   Most thankful we’ll be,
   Dear Father, to Thee,
   Whose power and love made them grow.


The key message of "Thanksgiving For Harvest"
is to celebrate the abundance of the autumn harvest with joy and gratitude. The poem emphasizes giving thanks to God for His power and love, which provided the bountiful fruits of the earth. Thanksgiving is depicted as a time for feasting, happiness, and heartfelt appreciation for nature's gifts.



5. Again The Rounded Year
   A Thanksgiving Day Song
   Poet: Hezekiah Butterworth
   
   Again the rounded year has brought
   Its bloom and harvest glory,
   And every smiling Sabbath taught
   To us the Gospel story.
   Again our voices join in song,
   And bring their glad thanksgiving,
   To Thee, to whom all years belong,
   To Thee, the Ever-Living.
   
   We meet with gladness on each lip,
   And kindly warmth of greeting,
   And, in Thy boundless fellowship,
   Each heart to heart is beating.
   And for this day, and for this hour,
   We bring our glad thanksgiving,
   To Thee, the ever gracious Power,
   To Thee, the Ever-Living.
   
   How oft has lighted every brow
   To see Thy love upspringing!
   And some who joined our songs, are now
   Amid the angels singing.
   But friends below and friends above
   Unite in glad thanksgiving
   To Thee, whom all the children love,
   To Thee, the Ever-Living.
   
   Thy power in prayer we oft have felt,
   Thy sympathy most tender,
   And seemed to see, as we have knelt,
   Thy face in veiled splendor.
   For all these joys of Paradise,
   We bring our glad thanksgiving,
   To Thee, who every good supplies,
   To Thee, the Ever-Living.
   
   So may we join from year to year,
   Thy goodness ever singing,
   And, after faithful service, hear
   The bells of glory ringing.
   Then, safe with Thee, again we’ll raise
   Our voices in thanksgiving
   To Thee, in more exalted praise
   To Thee, the Ever-Living.


The key message of "Again The Rounded Year"
is a reflection on gratitude for God's eternal presence, love, and blessings throughout the year. The poem expresses thanks for the harvest, joy, and fellowship shared with loved ones, as well as the hope of reuniting with those who have passed away in God's care. It emphasizes faith, thanksgiving, and the promise of eternal joy with God, who is described as the "Ever-Living." The poem also highlights the power of prayer and the anticipation of continued praise in both life and the afterlife.