Thanksgiving by Joyce Kilmer (1913)
The poem describes a traditional Thanksgiving dinner with family and friends, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and appreciation for life's simple pleasures. It portrays a warm and welcoming atmosphere, where people come together to share food, stories, and laughter. The speaker expresses their gratitude for the abundance of nature and the blessings in their life.
By Joyce Kilmer · First published 1913 · Genre: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational · 96 words
First lines
(For John Bunker)
The roar of the world is in my ears. Thank God for the roar of the world! Thank God for the mighty tide of fears Against me always hurled!
Thank God for the bitter and ceaseless strife, And the sting of His chastening rod! Thank God for the stress and the pain of life, And Oh, thank God for God!
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Thanksgiving is listed on Textopian as a poem by Joyce Kilmer, dated 1913 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Joyce Kilmer
- Date: 1913 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Religious, Inspirational, Philosophical
- Length: 96 words
- Structure: 1 section, 3 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing poetic devices and structure.
- Religious — The themes revolve around gratitude and acknowledgment of a higher power.
- Inspirational — The text conveys a message of thankfulness amidst life's struggles.
- Philosophical — It reflects on the nature of existence and the human experience.
Tags
Poetry · Nature · Gratitude · Family · Tradition · Holiday · Seasonal · Autumn · Harvest · Food · Community · Spirituality