Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Hapless Tom Turkey

Thanksgiving Day loomed for old Tom Turkey

   Averting the feared axe seemed quite murky

      So he made this soulful plea

         I would much prefer that ye

            Enjoyed a feast of spam or beef jerky

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Andrea Dietrich December 9, 2023 at 11:14 AM Hilarious, my friend.

Gershon Wolf November 13, 2023 at 6:22 PM Spammin' it. Sound yummy! lol. Thanks, Bob! ~ gw Robert L. Hinshaw November 14, 2023 at 6:32 AM Glad you enjoyed, Gershon. Good on you always - Bob

Paul Callus November 12, 2023 at 1:25 PM A most enjoyable turkey Limerick, Bob! I do feel sorry for them turkeys, but must admit they do taste delicious!! ~ Regards // paul Robert L. Hinshaw November 14, 2023 at 6:31 AM Thank you, Paul. Glad you enjoyed. Best to you - Bob H

Charles Messina November 12, 2023 at 4:14 AM Great limerick, Bob. Hope all is well...Gobble gobble :) Charlie Robert L. Hinshaw November 12, 2023 at 6:18 AM Thanks, Charles - a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and take a pass on spam and jerky! Bob H

Hilda Greenhough November 11, 2023 at 10:19 AM Still laughing. I enjoyed this limerick immensely. Robert L. Hinshaw November 11, 2023 at 1:35 PM Thank you so much, Hilda. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey and a Happy Thanksgiving for you and your family - BoB H

Ilene Bauer November 8, 2023 at 1:12 PM ha! nicely done, bob! got me grinning... Robert L. Hinshaw November 8, 2023 at 2:50 PM Thanks, Ilene! Enjoy Thanks giving with your family and I'm sure you will serve delectable fare other than spam and jerky! Enjoy the upcoming holidays with your family - Bob H

Regina Elliott November 8, 2023 at 6:39 AM Great one, Robert! I don't have the patience to pen limericks, so I appreciate the poets who do. Robert L. Hinshaw November 8, 2023 at 2:51 PM Thanks so much, Regina. I enjoy concocting lims and hope I can come with more for your reading pleasure. Best to you and your family during the upcoming Holiday Season - Bob H

David Fisher November 7, 2023 at 5:06 PM Ha-ha, a good one. Tom's luck, it will be turkey jerky. Robert L. Hinshaw November 8, 2023 at 6:09 AM Thanks David - with Tom's luck he could very well end up as turkey jerky! Best to you for he forthcoming Holiday Season - Bob H