Moments 'Fore the Feast

Gathered 'round the table
    moments 'fore the feast
  Heads down, hands folded
    thanking God for what they'd eat

  They ate like no tomorrow
    bellies stuffed, plates vacuum-clean
  Waddled off to the dessert buffet
    G-d forsaken in this scene
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Tor Avatar
August 30, 2023 at 8:03 PM
What a sight to see Gershon. Hope I never have to will thank God and close my eyes lol...
Romios Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 6:20 PM
Good one, G …we all have witnessed this rolling ritual! Burp! Quack quack, Panagiota xx
Wolf Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 6:30 PM
Burp?! ~ Wyatt Earp
Flood Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 3:31 PM
I couldn’t managed even another pea…. Strawberry cheesecake?… oh go on then. Nice one, GW
Wolf Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 6:29 PM
I'll chip in with Rainbow Brite after you've polished off Strawberry Shortcake. lol. ~ Starlite and Twink
Lawless Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 7:29 AM
quack, quack, waddle, waddle, splash...etc.....
Wolf Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 6:26 PM
Splish, splash, my teeth I gnash...
Elless Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 7:22 AM
That is funny. Waddle, love it. Gershon , keep Rolling
Wolf Avatar
August 28, 2023 at 6:21 PM
Glad to have you in the Saddle, R.J.
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