No Man''s Turkey

Lombard Street Memories       
                           San Francisco, 1975   
                 ~~~~~~
     I felt totally stupid cooking my first turkey, as I had never cooked one previously...Neither had my gorgeous fiancé!
     Anyway, you all know what the intoxicating smell that wafts like magic up into your nose and brain. It immediately triggers signals of Thanksgivings,past.
    The table was set, best friends there, I was getting more excited
to taste that gorgeous bird.
     I had noticed when we were preparing "Tom" we couldn't get the stuffing in. I thought, how odd!
Cooks reading this will know my error. Oh, Lord, I left the giblets in!
     We both laughed and kissed at our holiday error gone amiss and removed them, before serving to our unknowing guests.
     Everything else was perfect as things seemed to always work out
those precious days on Lombard Street in San Francisco.
     In that small apartment with bay windows that overlooked the Golden Gate Bridge.
     Ah, dearest city! You were such a joy and a win. Kissed by the sun in the day but at sundown,
covered us with a fog coverlet and
the soft music of foghorns.
     It is true what Tony Bennett sings. You surely can leave San Francisco~but your heart stays there with golden memories.


                        Lombard Street Memories
                            November 22, 2019

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 11/22/2019 12:12:00 PM
This is a sure win, because it is you! Your personalty and all your poems, remind us of Panagiota in this particular Thanksgiving poem. I love it. Hugs Jennifer.
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/22/2019 12:44:00 PM
That was a wonderful Thanksgiving. I don't think this qualifies. I think it is quite unique, but I hate losing.and trying to spare myself the pain. That day was quite sweet, Jennifer!
Date: 11/22/2019 10:03:00 AM
I had figured that out lol...many of times I recall pulling them out, slimy and cold lol...ah but the memories
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/22/2019 10:08:00 AM
TS...the memories mean more than than the meat. Giblets...PR..appreciate your time
Date: 11/22/2019 9:04:00 AM
Hi Panagiota, Thanks for sharing your "heartfelt" memory with us. I enjoyed the "down to earth" vibe and tone of this write. I was good " Thanksgiving" poem to read. I wish you the best of luck in the contest. Have a great weekend:-) Alexis
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Panagiota Romios
Date: 11/22/2019 9:58:00 AM
I don't think I qualify for the contest. I don't mention enough smells. I appreciate you greatly saying it was down to earth. I am not a magical imagist.)) Most of my poetry is quite earthy. This was my best Thankgiving. The most memorable, Alexis. Panagiota. Lombard Street Memorie
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