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Funny Thanksgiving Limerick Set Poetry Contest -Sponsored By Tania Kitchin

Written On 7thNovember 2023.

Thanksgiving Horror

Sue gave Jim some money for a turkey
But he spent it on gambling and whiskey
He found one in Walmart's bin
And walked away with a grin 
Held his nose cos it smelt a bit iffy.

Told Sue he'd cook the dinner as a treat 
In the kitchen he could smell rotting meat
To get rid of the fowl stink
Thought he'd wash it in the sink
Sue screamed when she saw maggots at his feet.

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Beryl Edmonds

Date: 12/5/2023 8:20:00 PM

Bet that didn’t go down well with Sue. A great pair, of Limericks that is… Belle

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/5/2023 9:33:00 PM

Thanks Belle thought it might be a new name for em you knows what lol. Tom

Duke Beaufort

Date: 12/1/2023 7:36:00 PM

My goodness that scene is awful. A real disaster. When we get to maggots, it is a real horror show. You've outdone everyone. Congrats.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 12/1/2023 9:04:00 PM

Thank you very much Duke, I've heard some real horror stories regarding turkeys bought from stores, I thought I'd take it up a notch lol. Tom

Sam Kauffman

Date: 11/29/2023 10:57:00 AM

Now that is truly a Thanksgiving disaster in limerick! Yuck! Congrats on your win and hopes that Sue will buy the turkey next time! Over Fork Over! Prayers for your continued healing!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/29/2023 12:41:00 PM

Thank you very much Sam, have heard some real horrors regarding turkeys that's enough to make you a vegetarian lol. Thanks too for the good wishes. Over Fork Over. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 11/24/2023 11:25:00 AM

Back with big congratulations Tom! :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/24/2023 11:59:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats and return visit Linda. Have a great weekend. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 11/24/2023 5:35:00 AM

Ouch....! Eke ! So horrible ! Congratulations on your first place win, dear Tom.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/24/2023 5:45:00 AM

Thank you very much Valsa, I had my operation last Sunday and I'm now at home recovering. Hope you are OK. Tom

Terry Miller

Date: 11/23/2023 9:55:00 AM

congratulations and Happy Thanksgiving

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/23/2023 10:28:00 AM

Thank you very much Terry, I'm in the uk so have to wait until Christmas for my turkey lol. Tom

Janice Canerdy

Date: 11/23/2023 7:15:00 AM

Ewwwww! FUNNY, Tom. Congrats on your win. Janice

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/23/2023 8:38:00 AM

Lol thanks Janice, I can't stand them critters wriggling around. I've heard fisherman keep them in their mouths yuck. Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Tania Kitchin

Date: 11/23/2023 7:01:00 AM

Tom, a fun and creative set of limericks, congratulations on your first place win.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/23/2023 8:36:00 AM

Thank you very much Tania, I hope that didn't happen to anyone in real life lol. Thanks too for hosting the contest. Hope you're having a lovely day. Tom

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 11/22/2023 6:49:00 AM

Ewww, Tom! No wonder Sue screamed. LOL Stay safe and warm. Heal. hugs Linda :)

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/22/2023 10:35:00 AM

Thank you very much Linda, bit of pain and discomfort so having an early night. Been up since 04.00. Tom

Bill Baker

Date: 11/21/2023 4:36:00 PM

I came back to congratulate you on your three poem being published in the latest edition of Poetry Soup's Anthologies1 YEAH !!! I'll also wish you a Happy Thanksgiving if you celebrate it, if not Happy Thursday! Bill

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/22/2023 12:00:00 AM

Thank you very much for your congrats and return visit Bill, and big congratulations to you too. I'm home now and slowly recovering from my op. Sadly Thanksgiving isn't celebrated here in the UK, Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Tom

Charles Messina

Date: 11/21/2023 3:28:00 AM

I'd have used those maggots for fishing bait (lol) Believe it or not, they are a delicacy for trout. BOL in the contest. I hope you feel better soon, Tom. Just read your comment to Kim that you just got home from the hospital. Feel better.. Charlie

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/21/2023 4:13:00 AM

Thank you Charlie, eyes are shutting writing this, painkillers are knocking me out. Box of maggots heading your way lol. Tom

Mark Koplin

Date: 11/19/2023 5:33:00 AM

I think in some countries maggots are a special treat. LOL Great limericks Tom!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/21/2023 4:14:00 AM

Thank you Mark, pass the salt, then again maybe not, I like my food dead lol. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/16/2023 10:55:00 PM

Just call 'er 'Maggie!' Kind of like a hurricane, eh?! Keep the humor coming, Tom. Hope all is well. :) Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/16/2023 11:08:00 PM

Lol, thanks Gershon, having op on 19th, Fingers crossed as it's been cancelled twice so far. Hope you are OK, and especially your son. Tom

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 11/15/2023 2:30:00 PM

Ha ha Tom, Tell her not to scream too much or the rest will be wanting some too….you know, like the mouse in the stew, LOL. Good to see you here, SuZ

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/15/2023 9:50:00 PM

Thank you very much Suz, glad you enjoyed it. Got spinal surgery this week, I've had trouble with walking due to trapped nerves in my spine. I hope you are keeping well. Tom

Panagiota Romios

Date: 11/10/2023 5:25:00 PM

Great write Tom. Full of fun and imagery. Pangie xxxx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/10/2023 11:24:00 PM

Thank you very much Pangie, Hope that never happens to anyone. Tom

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 11/8/2023 11:16:00 AM

Hello tom, i do not blame her for screaming. Nice to see you. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 11/9/2023 3:25:00 PM

Hello Tom, neither have I been on much. I will try to be on longer next week. My cat has a problem biting her paw. I have to keep a close watch on her. Enjoy your evening my friend./Darlene/

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/9/2023 10:13:00 AM

Thank you very much Darlene, havent been on as much as I'd like. Hope you are keeping well. Tom

Terry Flood

Date: 11/8/2023 11:11:00 AM

As a fisherman, maggots are de rigueur to me, but not in my blinking turkey. Good luck in the contest, Tom. Terry

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/9/2023 10:12:00 AM

Thanks Terry, I knew someone would see the positive side to this lol.

Arlo Parker

Date: 11/7/2023 11:23:00 PM

Ever heard of spam musubi? Terrific T-Day substitute in a clean can!!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/9/2023 10:14:00 AM

Thanks Arlo, nothing beats a bit of spam except in emails lol. Tom

Vijay Pandit

Date: 11/7/2023 2:23:00 PM

Fun read, Tom. You are an expert on this form. Hope Jim got punished.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/7/2023 10:11:00 PM

Thanks Vijay, last I heard they were getting divorced lol. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/7/2023 1:25:00 PM

oh yuk, it's a gross ending, but kinda funny all the same. Well done.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/7/2023 10:10:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, it would put you off turkey for life if that happened. Tom

Deb M

Date: 11/7/2023 12:57:00 PM

Ewwwww Tom….cleverly written and a great horror poem but ewwwww re maggots….can't stand those lil critters! Debx

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/7/2023 10:09:00 PM

Lol Thanks Deb, I can't stand them either. Tom

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 11/7/2023 12:19:00 PM

A very creative/fun Limerick write/picture. I enjoyed reading this one. Love to see you writing. I really enjoy your writes. Thanks for the laugh.. Good Luck. Looks like we both did this one. Have a wonderful day writing away..........

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/7/2023 10:08:00 PM

Thank you very much Paula, I'm happy you enjoyed it. Tom

Mike Gentile

Date: 11/7/2023 9:30:00 AM

OMG Tom, a horror indeed!! Glad I'm not reading this at dinnertime!! Sue must be miffed!!! Happy Tuesday!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/7/2023 10:00:00 AM

Thank you very much Mike, my bad, maybe I should have put a warning at the top. Lol Hope you're keeping well. Tom

Bill Baker

Date: 11/7/2023 8:36:00 AM

Quite the closing line, Tom. Good Limericks though. Bill

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/7/2023 9:48:00 AM

Thank you very much Bill, every chefs worst nightmare. Tom

Lin Lane

Date: 11/7/2023 7:49:00 AM

Ohhhhhhhh Nooooo. I'm thinking I'll be serving Roast beef, ham, or anything other than a gobbler this year. Yuck, Tom!!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/7/2023 8:17:00 AM

Thanks Lin, I have every faith in the food you serve at Aces is of the highest quality only bought from trusted suppliers no dodgy dealers lol It's a shame we don't celebrate Thanksgiving here as I love Turkey. I'll have to wait until Christmas day for mine. Tom

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