“Landing of Pilgrims” by Henry A. Bacon, 1877
november 1620
pilgrims land late, lost
with strangers in a strange land
such smallish ship
holds diverse perspectives
all agree on rules for unruly unity
possibilities vulnerable
nearly half don’t survive winter
makeshift common house hospital
native americans
share knowledge, resources,
reasons for thanksgiving
A quadrille on “possibilities” with dverse poets...
a poem in my pocket 
Nov 17, 2020 @ 08:11:51
A beautiful and meaningful tribute!
Nov 17, 2020 @ 13:33:09
I appreciate your comment!
Nov 18, 2020 @ 08:27:38
My pleasure!
Nov 17, 2020 @ 02:20:38
I listened to a radio play, a mini-series, about the pilgrims’ treacherous voyage and the false landing. It’s a wonder they made it, and they had the best reasons for thanksgiving.
Nov 17, 2020 @ 06:05:50
Yes, an amazing story of Providence!
Nov 16, 2020 @ 23:59:46
How brave of those first settlers to set out, not knowing what possibilities awaited, but certain of danger!
Nov 17, 2020 @ 06:07:15
They lived out courage and faith.
Nov 16, 2020 @ 21:32:27
Very nicely written with a very meaningful message.
Nov 16, 2020 @ 22:28:04
Thank you!
Nov 16, 2020 @ 17:43:44
Gave me a touch of a new perspective, Thanks
Nov 16, 2020 @ 22:27:44
History is more nuanced than our stereotypes…you’re welcome 🙂
Nov 17, 2020 @ 06:34:00
Yes, it is
Nov 16, 2020 @ 17:35:39
A very good reason to celebrate Thanksgiving!
Nov 16, 2020 @ 22:21:02
Yes! Thank YOU, Grace 🙂
Nov 16, 2020 @ 17:05:57
I wish that history lessons in school were presented like this one, Lynn. Well done.
Nov 16, 2020 @ 17:09:18
Thanks, Ron…I’m an educator at heart 🙂
Nov 16, 2020 @ 16:48:58
A beautiful brief encapsulation of Thanksgiving. Well done.
Nov 16, 2020 @ 17:10:01
And a Happy Thanksgiving to you, Bev!
Nov 16, 2020 @ 16:19:54
Love this, Lynn
Nov 16, 2020 @ 17:10:24
Thanks for stopping by to read, Brenda 🙂
Nov 16, 2020 @ 15:56:09
Eloquently written!
Nov 16, 2020 @ 17:10:53
My pleasure, Lucy.