SLH Thanksgiving Contest: Pilgrimage To Grandma's

Susanna Leonard Hill is hosting a Thanksgiving Contest to write a 250 word or fewer kids' story or poem beginning with, "They were supposed to go to Grandma's for Thanksgiving, but the blizzard came in fast..." Thanks to Susanna for organizing this event, and be sure to visit the other creative entries. The contest is running through the end of Thanksgiving Day, so join in the fun.

                                              Pilgrimage To Grandma's

They were supposed to go to Grandma's for Thanksgiving,

But the blizzard came in fast.

They tried starting up their snow plow,

It was no use without gas.

Mama quickly gathered supplies,

To fashion homemade skis.

She brought back greasy chopsticks,

So they could zig-zag through the trees.

The children created their own goggles,

With paper clips and transparent tape.

This would surely help them navigate,

Through their blustery escape.

Papa loaded up an empty carton,

Filled with lots of delicious treats.

Including some of Grandma's favorites,

To be gobbled at the feast.

They tied it up with shoelace,

And pulled it with a string.

As they skied down the hillside,

With the grace of soaring wings.

She dropped the pencil with a start,

As her mom barged into her room,

"Time to get ready sweetheart;

Grandma will be here soon."

After her jiggly necked grandma strutted over,

The family all gathered around the stable.

Thankful that they survived another year,

From not being served up on the table.

-Julie Kemp Pick