Let us sit at the table and enjoy a big feast
for I have baked the apple pie without yeast
I sang to the turkey and now he feels fine
so go ahead, uncork a bottle of ruddling wine
Give thanks with a grateful heart then eat
with gratitude & thankfulness, its all meat
except for the mash potatoes and the cranberry
its all pagan, this poor bird wil never drink sherry
If you see a bee in my season bonnet its because
I happen to love turkeys, with a whole lot of fuzz
I will not shine for you for sadly here he roosts
on a silver platter as we celebrate and boost
If you feel a little sluggish after the big fat meal
think of the pride that you plucked from his steel
once upon a time that old bird was a clucking
now he just sits and doesn't know a single thing
I'm not laying the guilt trip but all I say is this ,
the least you can do is give him a big kiss
So on Thanksgiving don't bow your head in vain
if you don't give thanks, then thats a crying shame !
Well, I feel compelled to let you know that "single thing" does not rhyme well with "clucking." But if you want a list of words that do, I only know of two. Call me and I'll let you know what they are.
Happy Thanksgiving!
If I was able to give the bird a kiss, then I wouldn't be eating him. My food comes wrapped from the grocery. I try not to think of the animals. Thank you for the guilt. I might have to forgo eating the bird this Thanksgiving.
I ENJOYED THIS, MYSTIC. WELL THE OLD TURKEY DOESN'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ME BECAUSE, FOR MANY YEARS NOW, I DON'T EAT MEAT ANY LONGER. I'M A PESCETARIAN (LACTO-OVO). HOWEVER, THE FELLOW DOES LOOK SO 'CONTRITE' WITH THAT BIG RED ROSE IN HIS MOUTH...I AGREE WITH YOU. HE DOES AT LEAST DESERVE A THANKSGIVING KISS. THANKS FOR SHARING, GREAT RHYME SCHEME. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS
I can see the struggle you had writing this. Consuming a turkey, for you is not bliss. I hope you won't think it's unkind, but one year I ate six turkeys without guilt on my mind.
Traditions we have die hard that's for sure, especially this time of year. Why pagan rituals Christians adhere. I just like the tasty fare, but I'm finding that giblet dressing is becoming too much to bear.
It might make a good t-shirt slogan in some circles: Go Kiss a Turkey. (-: Have never been a turkey fan though. Tastes funny to me, and puts me to sleep. We'll be getting our customary ham this year. Thanks for sharing Vie. This one made me chuckle. r
I must admit, I much prefer chicken or fish. But all the fixins that come around I will gladly indulge without a frown. Turkey is a tough bird for sure, perhaps we will live without eating one this year. That's better than a kiss, that's for sure!
A very apt and timely write, Mystic Rose; and a tribute to the unfortunate turkey, particularly at this time of year. But my conscience is clear. I cannot recall when I last had turkey. Love, peace and best wishes,
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Happy Thanksgiving!
Traditions we have die hard that's for sure, especially this time of year. Why pagan rituals Christians adhere. I just like the tasty fare, but I'm finding that giblet dressing is becoming too much to bear.
Ron
Lol, poor ole Turkey Lurky. Fed for life but at the price of his life.
Set Turkeys free, except for Trump ;)
Loved the thoughtful poem!
John Michael
Regis. 🦃🦃🦃🦃🦃