Thanksgiving Friendship Poem

Celebrate Thanksgiving by sharing heartfelt poems that express gratitude for friendship.

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By Catherine Pulsifer, last updated October 21, 2024


Thankful for many things, but most of all for friends who fill my heart with gratitude every day.
During Thanksgiving, we think of all the things we are thankful for. And for many of us, the friendships we have are at the top of our list. Let a poem remind you of the blessing of a friend. Expressing thanks for friendship can be done in my ways. Verbally expressing it lets our friends know how much we love and appreciate them. Sending a note, in which you can include a poem is another way. Just let your friends know you are grateful that they are in your life.

Sometimes, especially at Thanksgiving, we can look at material things and be thankful. But our relationships are something that money can never buy, and a true friend must never be taken for granted. Not just at Thanksgiving but all year through make sure your friends know how much you value them!

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    Poems of Thanksgiving Gratitude for Friends

    Explore heartfelt poems that express gratitude for the friends in our lives.

  1. Thanksgiving For My Friends
    by Emerson


    I awoke this morning with
    Devout thanksgiving for my friends,
    The old and the new.

    Shall I not call God, the Beautiful,
    Who daily showeth himself
    So to me in his gifts?

    I chide society, I embrace solitude, and yet
    I am not so ungrateful as not to see the wise, the lovely,
    And the noble-minded, as from time to time they pass my gate.

    Who hears me, who understands me,
    Becomes mine a possession for all time.



  2. How sweet the tones of Friendship, When borne from heart to heart
    Meaningful Friendship Quotes



  3. Thank You
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer


    This Thanksgiving let me say
    I am thankful for the day
    And for friends like you
    You make a difference, yes you do.

    Friends can be a blessing from above
    Friends like you I do love.
    Thank you for all you do
    My friend, I am thankful for you!


  4. Key Reflections in these poems:

    • Gratitude for Friendship -  expressions of deep appreciation for friends, recognizing them as valuable blessings that enrich our lives, especially during the Thanksgiving season.


    • Enduring Bonds - emphasis that true friendship provides lasting support, understanding, and connection, highlighting the importance of nurturing these relationships over time.


    Related: Friendship Poems

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    Poems on the Blessing of Friendship

    Discover poems celebrating the joy and blessings that true friendship brings.

  5. What A Blessing
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer


    Friends of mine are true and kind
    They are always there when I'm in a bind.
    And when the happy times find me
    We celebrate together with glee.

    When I think of thanksgiving
    I'm thankful for my life and living
    But most importantly, I am thankful for
    The friends that come through my door.

    Life would not be the same
    Without my friends in the game
    We share the ups and downs
    We cry and we laugh like clowns.

    So this Thanksgiving day
    To my friends, I want to say,
    What a blessing you are to me
    I pray, a good friend to you, I'll always be.



  6. What a blessing you are to me I pray, a good friend to you, I'll always be.
    Friends Are Blessings



  7. Thankful For You My Friend
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer


    In laughter shared and secrets told,
    Thankful for you my friend, more precious than gold.
    Through trials faced and joys we share,
    True friendship blooms, a treasure rare.

    In this season of thanks, we walk this way,
    Supporting each other, come what may.
    In every moment, in sun or rain,
    Together we find joy, love, and gain.

    So here's to friends, both near and far,
    You light my path, my guiding star.
    With gratitude for all the blessings we bring,
    I cherish you, my friend, my everything.


  8. Key Reflections in these poems:

    • Appreciation for True Friendship -  emphasis on the profound gratitude for friends who provide unwavering support, joy, and companionship through life's ups and downs, making them invaluable treasures.


    • Celebration of Shared Experiences - highlights the blessing of  sharing life’s moments — both happy and challenging—with friends, reinforcing the idea that true friendship   enriches our lives and creates lasting bonds.


    Related: Thanksgiving Blessings

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    Friendship and Faith Poems

    Read poems that intertwine the themes of friendship and faith, highlighting their importance.

  9. In The Spirit Of Thanks
    Poet: Catherine Pulsifer


    In the spirit of thanks, we gather near,
    With hearts full of faith and friends we hold dear.
    Through trials and laughter, side by side,
    In friendship's embrace, we take joy and pride.

    Hand in hand, we walk this blessed way,
    With faith as our guide, come what may.
    In every moment, our spirits entwine,
    Thankful for friends, a love so divine.

    As we share this feast and the blessings we've found,
    In the warmth of our hearts, true friendship is crowned.
    For in faith and love, our souls gently soar,
    Grateful for friendships that strengthen us more.



  10. In the spirit of thanks, we gather near, With hearts full of faith and friends we hold dear.
    Poems About Faith



  11. Friendship
    Poet: D. W. Holt


    How sweet the tones of Friendship,
    When borne from heart to heart
    Upon life's varying breezes,
    Which joy and grief impart!

    They calm dark waves of sorrow
    Which o'er the bosom roll;
    They speak of joy to-morrow.
    And flowing tears control.

    Still purer those emotions,
    When heart with heart can join
    In paying their devotions
    To Heaven's hallowed shrine;

    When faith our vision brightens,
    And hope, with anchor sure.
    Earth's purest pleasure heightens,
    And heavenly joys secure.

    When soul with soul aspiring
    Above these gloomy shades.
    And eyes with joy admiring
    That crown which never fades.

    What, then, though death should threaten
    To make us soon his prey.
    With prospects bright for heaven
    We'd gladly soar away.


  12. Key Reflections in these poems:

    • Celebration of Friendship and Faith - emphasizes the importance of friendship as a source of joy, support, and love, highlighting how these relationships are strengthened by faith and shared experiences.


    • Gratitude and Resilience - expresses a sense of gratitude for friends who help navigate life's challenges, suggesting that true friendship brings comfort and hope, allowing individuals to face trials together with a positive spirit.


    Related: Thanksgiving Wishes

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