Prepared

Prepared

So the pressure is on. 

It's time to make the Thanksgiving meal.

It must be festive, traditional,

delicious, ideal.

The groceries must be bought.

Recipes gathered up.

The table properly set,

with each plate and cup.

But what if the turkey

refuses to thaw?

What if the oven breaks,

and that bird is still raw?

The stuffing is soggy.

The gravy gets spilled.

The potatoes are lumpy.

No plates are filled.

Take a deep breath

and say a prayer.

Be thankful for blessings;

and for family gathered there.

And when you realize

just how lucky you are,

you'll see it  doesn't matter

if dinner is below par.

Call up the pizza shop

on speed dial,

and dinner will arrive

in a little while.

Don't worry about the food.

Don't stand on ceremony.

Rejoice in your blessings,

and make room for pepperoni!

Even though, at first, 

it can be hard to see.

Remember, remember,

there's always plan B.

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!