diversity at plymouth

16 Nov 2020 32 Comments

by lynn__ in quadrille Tags: , , , ,

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“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...

give thanks, gather hope

24 Nov 2016 2 Comments

by lynn__ in free verse Tags: , , ,

 
First year at Plimoth was

difficult— disease, death

Mayflower left survivors

grateful for Squanto’s help

 

Pilgrims and Wampanoag

gathered for three day feast

thankful to gracious God for

gifts of harvest and friendship

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photo by lynn

 

Fresh venison, wild turkey,

goose cooked with herbs

shellfish, herring, lobster

colorful corn and squash

 

Public prayers of blessing

psalms sung, jigs danced

leapfrog, blind man’s bluff

target shooting contests

 

Lincoln set 4th Thursday

of November as annual

holy day to give thanks

to God for his providence

 

Future presidents would

pardon one lucky turkey

as loyal Americans join

to give thanks for football

kipling’s harrumph

14 Aug 2015 4 Comments

by lynn__ in haiku Tags: , ,

Meme at CDHK today is “camel”…follow link 🙂

photo by lynn

photo by lynn

 
stepping out in faith
pilgrims to jerusalem
purchase camel rides