Thanks, Give (ing)

I.
Remember, remember, we ate together
Before we conquered and sent you away
Give thanks for the progress, the triumphs,
Don't show reservations
Give thanks for our enlightened reign.

II.
God thanks for the feast,
Thanks that I'm not POOR and starving like those [BLACK] people in Africa,
or HOMELESS somewhere on the street.
Don't forget about them neither.
Thanks for the pie and the peace of mind.

III.
Remember, remember, we ate together,
Before we grew up and moved away
Give thanks for the money, the successes,
Don't show hesitations
Give thanks for memories, they're what we have left.

IV.
God thanks for turkeys, they're funny-looking,
But they sure do taste alright,
Thanks for donations, thanks for kids,
Don't do that, don't throw your leftovers in the trash
Has no one told you you're homeless?

V.
Remember, remember, we sat together
Before we laid hands on to pray
Give thanks for the time, for the friends we've had.
Don't believe limitations.
Give thanks for provisions and praise.

VI.
God thanks for miracles,
Thanks that I'm poor and starving like those rich people on the tv
and the politicians and kings.
Don't show me satisfaction or praise,
But mercy, Lord, have mercy.

What mercy that I have something ! have something to eat
To share with someone in need.

VII.
Remember, remember, we ate together,
Taking the flatbread and wine.
Give thanks for the daily salvations and praise
For the winds and the hummingbirds and waves.
For song! For love! For life!
Thanks, give.