Thanksgiving Days

Thanksgiving is a day
For turkey, and football
Pies and the Macy's parade.

But it is also a chance
for poor tired students
to go home
and sleep.

I fly three hours
And then another four
to be home in my bed.

I fly not only for pie,
But also for snow, and home.
For friends
For family.

And so, I go
With my suitcase and backpack
And no work, for a time.

I go home.