Thanksgiving

The following “Haiku from Index Cards” give thanks.

Thanksgiving Day—

the extension added

to the dining-room table

             (written 2016, published 2023; see “Family Circle” rengay)

Thanksgiving dinner—

the taste of freezer burn

in the turnips

             (written 2014, published 2016; see “Freezer Burn” rengay)

Thanksgiving morning—

the table already set

with a new highchair

             (written 2003, published 2004)