So Splendid Hiaku

So Splendid hiaku

What was so splendid
After turkey day ended
No weight had I gained.

Never will worry
Hope turkey day will hurry
Hatchet will bury.

My momma just said
That we will have ham instead
And then go to bed.

James Thomas Horn
Retired Veteran and Poet
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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