Thanksgiving Woes

Turkey smells and sweet potato dreams
Cornbread dressing is my thing
Or so it seems to me
Overwhelming Thanksgiving traditions
Keep the fundamental truth
That I'm thankful for my family
Especially the ones that cook
I can't imagine a holiday without my mama's specialties
I want her there forever more because she means that much to me
My sister toils on salad and rolls
And has had it up to here
I can't wait for her annual blowup that precedes the holiday cheer
My brothers' constant ramblings about turkey, sports and politics
Barely holding on to sanity as they wait for their annual turkey fix
And don't forget my daddy dear, drive-bys are his thing
Horn honking, plate making
Always stopping in when the celebration is in full swing

These are the memories I am thankful for every year
Positively wouldn't change a thing...
I swear