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Washington's 'Turkeys'

We are told that Franklin would have preferred The scrumptious turkey as our nations' bird Though old Ben's advice was scrapped A turkey might have been apt Since Washington's 'turkeys' are so absurd Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired © All Rights Reserved

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 8/7/2011 11:55:00 PM

another wonderful limerick BOB H., but, however i am glad turkeys are not our nation's bird... enjoyed,..p.d.

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 8/2/2011 7:15:00 PM

I knew you would have a jewel in this limerick or is it a fowl joke!

James Peranteau

Date: 8/2/2011 12:47:00 PM

A great Limerick dear poet ! And I'd like to add; Mr. Loving is part right(write) here Robert. Franklin wrote his daughter a letter, six years after the Bald Eagle was chosen...he wrote to her that; I'll be curt here...he wrote that he felt that the Eagle was a theif, stealing other birds and animals catch, and that the Turkey was native to America. He wote that; 1784, and they shared that in social studies in the schools. I don't know where the Phoenix came from. Have a great day sir !, james

James Peranteau
Date: 8/2/2011 12:52:00 PM

How ironic Robert, Franklin, assimilated the Bald Eagle to the political rif raf of his day...still holds true to this day and age! (LOL) Later my friend !

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 8/1/2011 4:12:00 PM

Ah, great take on the feud among Franklin, Adams and Jefferson, Bob!! Very funny poem and sooo true. Jefferson wanted the dove, but Adams was adament about the eagle and no one could win an argument with him. He would have fit in well with today's Congress. Love, Carolyn

Joe Maverick

Date: 8/1/2011 3:12:00 AM

Well put Robert..

John Loving Iii

Date: 7/31/2011 10:08:00 PM

NOT! Franklin a free mason wanted the national bird to be the Phoenix. sometimes seen as a two headed bird. that was a myth they taught in grade school.

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 7/31/2011 9:07:00 PM

ha! lol. I like your sense of humor :)

Don Johnson

Date: 7/31/2011 6:32:00 PM

Very nicely cut, turkey are but turkeys but, as polititians often are ... on the nose ... good on ya mate, Don

Lee Ramage

Date: 7/31/2011 12:36:00 AM

love my turkey! great write. Lee

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 7/30/2011 9:40:00 PM

hahahah, lovely humor flows in the write with a message, Bob

Nette Onclaud

Date: 7/30/2011 8:32:00 PM

let the games begin.. action-packed; humor-prone, lol, robert... a delight! :) huggs, nette

John Smith

Date: 7/30/2011 8:08:00 PM

"Gobble, gobble, gobble;" that's what they do: gobble up everyone's money, then cry "More."

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 7/30/2011 6:36:00 PM

Right on the mark Bob as always.... well said and written...... So you ready for some Footbal!! Trades are going like a sale at Macy's lol.... Lets see where we are when the smoke clears... Hope your well.. Spent last weekend with cousins husband Paul, he is retired Lt.Col. in the Army. we played golf and talked sports... stay well my friend

Judy Ball

Date: 7/30/2011 6:22:00 PM

Tell it like it is Brother. Love this. It made me smile. God Bless, JB