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A Tasty People Fricassee

If chickens learned to carry knives Just think, when dinner time arrives We’d be in for a big surprise With no more fried breast, leg or thighs They’d turn the tables, we might be A tasty “People Fricassee” Fried elbows may be what’s in store For chicken’s menu “Dish Du Jour” And if a cow could pack a gun We’d be a burger on the run If pigs condone this twist of fate What might be on their dinner plate! Though I love me, some chicken wings I may consider other things And hope as I begin to chew I don’t turn up in mushroom stew!

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 10/28/2021 7:15:00 PM

Ha, ha! Funny thoughts --- if we survive this 'Animal House!' Thanks, Mike.

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/29/2021 5:44:00 AM

Thanks for your visit to the 'house" GW, Happy Saturday!!

Paulette Calasibetta

Date: 10/28/2021 9:35:00 AM

Very humorous ~ Could be scary though, sounds like this twist of fate would have humans the hunted. Great Write. Blessings, Paulette

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/28/2021 10:41:00 AM

Thanks so much Paulette!!

Harry Horsman

Date: 10/27/2021 8:33:00 PM

Animals on the war path, wow how we would run, Love the poetry, Mike, so different and thought provoking.

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/28/2021 4:12:00 AM

Thanks Harry, I always appreciate your kind comments !! Happy Thursday!

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 10/26/2021 6:27:00 PM

I Like this poem very much... It makes us meat eaters feel like murderers. I think veg may take preference for me in future. With the price of meat at the moment this would not be difficult. Thank you,Mike For this funny, thought provoking poem... Keep your elbows well covered...

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/26/2021 7:11:00 PM

Shirley, I am so glad you liked it! Thanks much!!!

Constance La France

Date: 10/26/2021 2:45:00 PM

Mike, fun write, I am a vegetarian so the animals will take mercy on me hopefully, love your poem ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/26/2021 2:49:00 PM

Thanks so much Constance!!!

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/26/2021 12:30:00 PM

Hello Mike Gentile, wow! What an imagination you have. i love my chicken and can not get enough of it. My number one food. Great imagination Mike. Happy Tuesday. xxxx-oooo.

Darlene De Beaulieu
Date: 10/26/2021 3:39:00 PM

Hello Mike you are welcome. xxoo. Enjoy your evening .

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/26/2021 1:30:00 PM

That’s so kind, thanks Darlene xxoo

Tom Cunningham

Date: 10/26/2021 11:26:00 AM

Who is to say that us humans will always be the dominant species, remember planet of the apes lol. Tom

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/26/2021 1:29:00 PM

Yes, indeed I do Tom, thanks!

L Milton Hankins

Date: 10/26/2021 9:36:00 AM

Truly delightful writing, Mike. Chicken isn't a favorite for me, except if southern-style country fried. Then, a leg and a wing will do. Again, really enjoyed your foray into the culinary arts!

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/26/2021 9:42:00 AM

Thanks Milton! Happy Tuesday!!

John Lawless

Date: 10/26/2021 6:37:00 AM

As one cannibal said to the other "you're too late.....everybodys eaten"

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/26/2021 8:14:00 AM

Lol, thanks John!!!

Jan Allison

Date: 10/26/2021 6:35:00 AM

thanks for serving up this tasty treat lol... so Mike, are you going to turn vegetarian or will the carrots and peas be screaming at you when they are picked lol:-) hugs jan xx

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/26/2021 8:14:00 AM

I still chow down on wings at this point!!, thanks Jan xxoo

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/26/2021 6:33:00 AM

That would be a BIG lesson for humanity----fun read, Mike. Many are becoming vegetarians lately. Your message resonates!

Mike Gentile
Date: 10/26/2021 8:12:00 AM

Thanks so much Vijay!