This is a postcard from the estate of Clara Waldron who was 105 at the time of her death. She lived the last years with the Dan and Marilla Gardner family. This card was a gift from Marilla Gardner.
A Thanksgiving Blessing
by Rick W. Cotton
It's cold outside, but it's warm in
my heart.
And the gray fall sky is His work
of art.
Laden and low, quiet and still,
November is welcome, and my
eyes drink their fill
Of brown-gray grass and red-
orange leaves,
Of pavement winding through the
strong, stately trees.
Down the hill, past the barn, past
the gate, up the lane,
The house with bright candles in each
window pane.
Now, I step inside; oh, it's warm!
Oh, that smell!
Hot turkey roasting, potatoes
done well!
Sweet, spicy cider, and warm
winter wine
Cranberry sauce - Oh! - the flavors
- divine!
The smiles and hugs are so warm
and sweet.
In this cold gray November, a
Thanksgiving treat.
I do love it all and am so thankful;
yes,
For this lovely season...I am truly
blessed.