A Merriam Thanksgiving
Kendall Merriam was born and raised in Rockland. He has a history degree from Gordon College and pursued graduate studies in military and maritime history at the University of Maine at Orono and Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Conn. He received grants to study historical research at Colonial Williamsburg and the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
Kendall Merriam was born and raised in Rockland. He has a history degree from Gordon College and pursued graduate studies in military and maritime history at the University of Maine at Orono and Mystic Seaport in Mystic, Conn. He received grants to study historical research at Colonial Williamsburg and the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
For Nich and Carol
A lovely, warm late November day
generations gather
talking of old days, lobsters and carpentry
now we hear of a new joining
flowers bound by strong composites
youngsters from Iowa cornfields
and the roar of the Maine coast
this melding in the family
bodes well for everybody
a mixture of trades, music, food
creating laughter, Danny’s joy
for those approaching their passing
knowing a young couple
will carry on
gives peace to their souls
is there a Heaven
no one knows for sure
but in spite of pains, losses
we have had
from time to time
glorious, friendly times
such as today in Paula and Mark’s kitchen
bringing the food of tradition
the rosy cheeked, the strong
worship the family, our bonds
that makes a glue, which endures
and makes us happy & glad to be alive
Kendall Merriam, at Mark and Paula Merriam’s house, Thanksgiving
Nov. 25, 2021 about 3:30 p.m. Listening to table talk.
