A Child's Thanksgiving Prayer

The children at the table,
all bowed their heads to pray,
and said what they were thankful for,
on this Thanksgiving day.

Then last to speak
was little wide-eyed Pegs,
"Thank you, Jesus," she prayed,
"for making turkey legs."
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Nunez Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 8:52 PM
Hmmn, succulent and tender, sweet and warm like ember. The first two for the turkey, the second for your poetry...Love them both! Kim Patrice :)
Gifford Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 10:36 PM
Thanks Kim, I loved your comments, very turkeyishes! not a word but rhymes with delicious. Just being silly tonight. Glad you liked my humor. Blessings, Darlene
Ellison Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 8:41 AM
SWEET! Thanks for brightening my day, dear friend! Higgsies, Jack XXX
Gifford Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 11:04 AM
Any time, Jack! I'll keep trying to write some humor for you and myself.
Cruz Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 6:49 AM
lol Darlene. Thanks for the smile. I pray for the same thing :) much love
Gifford Avatar
November 15, 2014 at 6:56 AM
You're welcome. But as for me, I like the breast meat! Hugs, Darlene
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