Jimmy Anderson Poet Rhyme

Mr. Turkey

Mr. Turkey, I hate to do this to you - so accept my apology
But come this Thanksgiving I must feed my family.

       Mr. Turkey, my wife did not mean to carve you up the way she did
but those tiny slices were for our youngest - he's only a kid!

       Mr. Turkey, I should not say this, but your meat was so tender and juicy
I enjoyed your "thigh" the most while watching "I Love Lucy."

       Mr. Turkey at least you had company with all that "stuffing."
I thanked my wife for you but she chuckled and said "Oh it was nothing."

       Mr. Turkey, I promise we will forever remember,
Because we have pictures we took on that day in November!



Note: Written for Donna Goldens contest "Turkey Tribute".... Have a blessed Thanksgiving 
Poetry Soup - Marty, my best friend, Charma still waiting to hear from you, Carol Brown with 
your warm words, Doris with your nice criticism, Sara, Donna, Audrey (Ladybug12) whose 
words are also warm, Carrie Richards, Trudy and for all those specially who respond to my 
work - why those people? Because you accept me (as me) An "inmate."  And  to those who 
prejudge - well God Bless LOL... You guys remember a letter through the mail would brighten 
my days more!  Happy Thanksgiving!! Jimmy

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Charmaine Chircop November 25, 2009 at 10:15 PM Mr turkey,let me roast you,too bad imm not a vegiterian,but i cant help to taste you,haha..Ireally loved this poem Jimmy,love your sense of humor,indeed one of the winners this should be--Charma

Audrey Haick November 25, 2009 at 5:16 PM Great imagery, Jimmy. I can picture you talking to Mr. Turkey! For real! Thanks for the greetings! The same to you! Your friends love you! Peace and love, Audrey

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen November 25, 2009 at 11:21 AM And it tastes so good! God gave life, which is sustained by the food chain. Poor turkey. This is a cute poem, Michael. Smiling! Dane

Lena Townsend November 17, 2009 at 3:43 PM A wonderful write for the contest. Best of luck to you. Be looking for a letter from Lolita, I used to have a friend I wrote to every day about absolutely nothing but I love to write so be prepared, LOL I got your address from Carol's Blog. Smiles from Lolita

Carol Sunshine Brown November 17, 2009 at 4:59 AM Jimmy, I am wishing you the best in the contest. I blogged with your mail address so all that are caring can see it. I hope you receive many letters from our Soupy family. Love and blessings to you always, Carol

Sue Mason November 16, 2009 at 7:01 PM Now that I have your mailing address (thanks to Carol) I need to know if there are any special rules about writing like can they be typed, do we have to be on a mailing list, etc. etc. You can respond through my SoupMail and/or my email which is [email protected]. Hope you still have access to the computer. There are some folks who are "inmates" walking around out here so don't get attached to the label ... LOL ...

Donna Golden November 16, 2009 at 1:25 PM Jimmy, thanks so much for this submission and for your sweet dedication! Hugs and many blessings, my friend! Donna

John Patrick Robbins Aka Gonzo November 16, 2009 at 12:10 PM just a fun and warm write indeed greatvflow to it cant say i hold any regret love turkey well now im starving great job

Erin Werner November 16, 2009 at 8:43 AM lol cute!!