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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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Date: 11/25/2009 10:15:00 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
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Date: 11/25/2009 5:16:00 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
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Date: 11/25/2009 11:21:00 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
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Date: 11/17/2009 3:43:00 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
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Date: 11/17/2009 4:59:00 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
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Date: 11/16/2009 7:01:00 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 smason@efn.org. 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 ...
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Date: 11/16/2009 1:25:00 PM
Jimmy, thanks so much for this submission and for your sweet dedication! Hugs and many blessings, my friend! Donna
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Date: 11/16/2009 12:10:00 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
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Date: 11/16/2009 8:43:00 AM
lol cute!!
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