Notes About The Poem

Awarded:  SECOND PLACE

Contest: Turkey Tribute

Sponsored by:  Donna Golden

Ode To the Turkey

Oh thee! Of feathered frock
Bird of paradise – you are not
For you wobble when you walk
And gobble – gobble - while you talk

Oh thee!  Of stubby legs
Neck hanging in a bag
Of skin that sags and sags
How can you face another day?

Oh thee! With girth rotund
With wings of nearly none
Your flight is but a funny run
Some chase you just for fun

Oh thee! Of feathered frock
Bird of paradise - you are not
As you lie on chopping block
Ending up in cooking pot.

But come Thanksgiving Day-
Everyone will gladly say
You are by far - the finest bird 
That God has ever made.

Inspired by: Donna Golden’s contest:  Tribute to the turkey
2nd Place
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Shepard Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 11:13 AM
I love it.
George   Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 12:09 PM
Thank you, Anna. Much appreciated. Elaine
Man Avatar
July 2, 2018 at 12:34 PM
Elaine.. Congrats on being a featured poet this week. This poem is certainly worthy of that recognition. Blessings! Come see me...
Dietrich Avatar
January 25, 2010 at 9:28 AM
AWESOME, I am glad you got second place!
Haick Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 7:36 AM
Dear 'Laine, they say it is better late than never! Congratulations on you fantastic win in Donna's contest! Peace and love, Audrey
Fraser Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Excellent ABC Elaine, big congrats on your winning piece in Donna's contest >> James
Brown Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Donna's Turkey tribute contest Lainie. Love, Carol
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November 22, 2009 at 2:24 PM
I knew this was a winner the first time I read it. Congratulations on your second place finish in the Turkey Tribute contest. Enjoy your honor. Happy Thanksgiving! Karen
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November 22, 2009 at 10:02 AM
Congratulations on your success in Donna's contest, Lainie! Great work! Love, Carolyn
K. Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 9:10 AM
All smiles when I read this, Lainie! All hail indeed to the terrific turkey! Congrats on your 2nd place win Lainie :) enjoyed this very much
Strand Avatar
November 22, 2009 at 8:47 AM
Congrats on your success in Donna's contest Elaine.Rgds Brian
Gorelick Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 6:59 PM
Good work ...I love this..Congrats on your win. BG
Sweetheart Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 6:35 PM
Congrats. Lainie on your winning poem in the turkey tribute contest.. good job..
Richards Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 5:50 PM
Hooray for you Elaine!! 2nd place winning poem, and well deserving this honor...this was such a delightful poem! ~ Love, Carrie
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November 21, 2009 at 5:14 PM
Wonderful!! congrats on the big win, I think it should have been #1
Johnson Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 4:58 PM
The bird so scorned in every way, Still fills the pot Thanksgiving Day. Congratulations on your high win. Love, Joyce
Guzzi Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 4:51 PM
wowser! so funny! wonderful contribution! Light & Love
Golden Avatar
November 21, 2009 at 3:57 PM
Congratulations on your placing in my contest, Lainie! Very well done! ;o) Hugs, Donna
Strand Avatar
November 12, 2009 at 7:54 AM
Thank you for your welcome blog comments Elaine.Keep sharing you God-given talents here.rgds Brian
Fraser Avatar
November 8, 2009 at 9:23 AM
Being a Turkey with all these Souper poems, sheer bliss, then there's the punchlines >> we end up in the Soup, nice poem Elaine >> James
Strand Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 6:45 AM
Thank you for your welcome blog comments today Elaine.Rgds Brian Guess th online link wiil have to do in the meantime!
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November 6, 2009 at 12:06 PM
Soup Mail!!
Sheart Avatar
November 6, 2009 at 8:21 AM
LOL! Good luck in contest Lainie. Looks like a winner to me. Smile. Love Light Patty
Strand Avatar
November 5, 2009 at 11:49 PM
Best wishes with this one Elaine.Rgds Brian & thanks you for your welcome comments today.
Cummings Avatar
November 5, 2009 at 2:24 PM
I may have ham for Thanksgiving now! Not! Great descriptions. And thanks for the congrats on my placement.
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November 5, 2009 at 11:39 AM
Glad you found a computer to avoid Poetry Soup withdrawal! I think you have another winner here. You've been on a roll lately. Enjoy all your wins!!!!!!!!! Karen
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