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Nobble Wobble

The cry of the turkey's gobble
left me in a cranky nobble
	so I could fall sleep
	no sound should he peep
stupefied, my head did wobble 

armed with a hatchet in my hand
hoping a final blow to land
	he ran, zigged and zagged
	he dodged, jigged and jagged
I could not land the chop I planned 

when at last my greatest chance came
though red-eyed, I took deadly aim
	my aim was way off
	the turkey did scoff
this Thanksgiving was turning lame

no turkey please, I’ll just abstain
my determination did wane
	sleep overrated
	ego deflated 
bird became perpetual bane 

Copyright © Linda Alice Fowler | Year Posted 2023

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R J. Elless Date: 11/25/2023 6:57:00 AM Ha, Ha. That is very clever, made me smile. Linda, Keep Rolling. Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/25/2023 4:04:00 PM Always RJ. ;) Thanks for the visit and kind words! :)

Len Gasun Date: 11/24/2023 5:25:00 PM My dear friend Linda, all my unveiled smiles when I started to read your first limerick preceded my chuckles when I've read the rests. And I've felt like planning to postpone my breakfast for immensely enjoying this limerick, ha ha ha. This is brilliantly fun my dear poet friend. I dearly love it (sooo much). BIG CONGRATS too on your win! Thanks a lot for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/25/2023 4:03:00 PM Thank you and you're welcome Len. So good to have you visit. Your words are always cheerful and cheery! hugs and blessings :)

Janice Canerdy Date: 11/24/2023 4:34:00 PM Linda, this is so clever~~an amusing tale well told. CONGRATS on your win. Janice Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/25/2023 4:02:00 PM I appreciate your visit and thoughtful words Janice. Thank you! :)

Beryl Edmonds Date: 11/24/2023 12:15:00 PM Love this Nobble Wobble Linda, no doubt the turkey had a lot to be thankful for. Congratulations on your win in Tania’s contest… Belle Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/25/2023 4:01:00 PM Thank you Belle! Yes, the turkey won this year. teehee :)

Tania Kitchin Date: 11/23/2023 11:47:00 AM Linda, fun and creative, congratulations on your winning placement! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/24/2023 11:57:00 AM Many thanks Tania! Fun contest, as usual ;)

David Fisher Date: 11/20/2023 5:06:00 PM This would probably funnier if you weren't starving, lol. Fun turkey day limerick! Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/20/2023 6:13:00 PM LOL David. I hope you and yours have a very happy celebration this Thanksgiving! Thank you for commenting. Linda :)

Speaks Volumes Date: 11/19/2023 11:09:00 PM Hehehehehehhh You're amazing ! Oh I hope Rico has WiFi up there and can read these. He would love them ! Every one a Gem Las ! We don't have Thanksgiving down under but I hope you have a wonderful time. Adore these Limericks ! Wen Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/20/2023 6:30:00 AM Hi Svvie. Thanks for the support. Dear Rico. I hope he does too. Thank you! laf :)

Gershon Wolf Date: 11/19/2023 6:39:00 PM Gosh, I've never eaten 'perpetual bane' before, Linda. Can you fax over the recipe? ... Fax # THX - GOBBLE Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/20/2023 6:23:00 AM It has secret sauce... ;) Thanks for the grins gw. laf :)

Daniel Turner Date: 11/18/2023 3:46:00 PM The ol turkey trot two step! Look at the bright side. At least he doesn't crow when the sun comes up:) A fun read, Alice. Take my advice. Get a shotgun:) Login to Reply Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/20/2023 6:11:00 PM LOL Daniel Turner Date: 11/20/2023 6:24:00 AM S/S but shoot for the head. Nobody likes eating lead:) Linda Alice Fowler Date: 11/20/2023 6:21:00 AM O/U or SxS? :)