If I were in Charge of Thanksgiving

If I were in charge of Thanksgiving,
I'd dress up as a turkey and go to the mall.

Find a nice place to rest
And let children sit on me, big and small

I'd have them tell me what they're thankful for
The sky, their families, and more

You can be thankful for just about anything
Some children enjoy being able to ROAR.
No one needs to tell the turkey what they want
They just tell me what makes them smile
Singing a song or scoring a goal
This list could go on for a while
You can sit on my lap if you're thankful
No requirements in being a tot
If you want to sit next to me
I still want to hear what you've got
Perhaps you have a wife, three children
A fast car, a guitar, and one cat
And suddenly you whisper
"I'm happy with all of that."
I'll gobble in excitement
and in my reply
there's only one thing I can say
"You are one lucky guy."
I'd listen to each and every person
I would look into their eyes
I'd see that look of happiness
That money could never buy
You ask me what I'm thankful for
I'd ponder and close my beak
This could take an hour to say
Maybe even all week
I'd take a deep breath
Wave my feathers all around
Look up above me
And then I'd look down
Me?
Be Thankful?
For What?
Wonderful.
I sit there stunned.
But then it just clicks
If I'm thankful for just a few things
Then this is what makes me tick
Children
Imagination
Hearing Laughter
Determination
My Family
the U.S. Nation
My Friends
A Good Education
It's a Strong Body
Inspiration
Discovering Happiness
and going on vacation
I'm sure you're list
may be different than mine
But as I act like a turkey
I have tons of time
I want to hear your stories
I'll listen to you give thanks
If thankfulness were money
It would fill every bank
Being in charge of Thanksgiving
Would really be such a treat
But now that I'm done with this poem
I have some turkey to eat.