Spurkey

Who brought the Spam to the first Thanksgiving?



The Pilgrims brought the Spam I think
The Indian’s brought something to drink
Though history books do not repeat it
There's more to do with corn then eat it

A spurkey is a wondrous sight 
All pink and juicy if cooked right
Shaping it's a little quirky
But you can make it look like turkey

So what's your pleasure, breast or thigh?
Or other part you'd like to try?
No light or dark meat, it's a shame
All the parts taste just the same

The best part is, there is no waste
And also, you don't have to baste
But unlike birds raised in a coop
There are no bones for sprukey soup


Happy Thanksgiving Everyone


11/20/2011

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/18/2011 12:59:00 AM

CUTE poem!! Love the last line. yeah, others have told me to write more free. But it is difficult for me to do because I think in meter. It involves a lot of skill to write good free verse. A certain magical way with saying things uniquely. I sure wish it came to me more often.

Bob Quigley
Date: 12/18/2011 8:06:00 AM

Thanks Andrea. I have some tell me they don't like free verse. See it as a cop out and feel it is harder to write metered rhyme. May have a point. I like both.

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 11/28/2011 6:43:00 AM

Congratulations Bob on your win in P.D.'s "MIX" contest. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/28/2011 10:08:00 AM

Thanks much Carol

Fabiyas M V

Date: 11/26/2011 10:52:00 AM

Skillfully penned,Bob.Congratulations on your big win!

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/26/2011 1:37:00 PM

Thank you Fabiyas

George Aul

Date: 11/26/2011 10:43:00 AM

Congrats on your win...no bones about it. George

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/26/2011 1:37:00 PM

They are coming with the white coats George:)

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 11/26/2011 4:15:00 AM

Excellent as usual,still laughing well done and congrats x

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/26/2011 8:58:00 AM

Thank you Mandy. Appreciated.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 11/26/2011 1:53:00 AM

BOB, Congratulations on your wonderful win . I would also like to thank you for the support in my contest. I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving. Take care, and have yourself a great night,..xoxox~p.d.

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/26/2011 8:59:00 AM

Thank you for selecting my entry for the winners circle PD. Much appreciated.

S.Jagathsimhan Nair

Date: 11/20/2011 7:04:00 PM

this one is quite witty and enjoyable..happy thanksgiving, Bob

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/20/2011 9:39:00 PM

Thank you and back at you

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/20/2011 1:23:00 PM

Great funny one..Spam is a staple in our house..When there is nothing else, pull out the spam..Have you ever sliced, floured and fried it in cooking oil?..It is edible..It will feed a lot with some vegetables and corn bread or biscuits...If for a contest, reads like a winner to me..Thanks for taking time to read and comment on my work..Sara

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/20/2011 2:08:00 PM

Actually Sara, I have had it fried, or browned in a pan, but not in oil. Goes well with baked beans instead of hotdogs. And my mom used to make spamburgers on a bun.

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 11/20/2011 11:22:00 AM

lol a lot of fun and smiles from this piece...Michael Happy Thanksgiving to you too

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/20/2011 12:35:00 PM

Glad it brought a smile Michael

Nathan D.

Date: 11/20/2011 11:09:00 AM

wow this is amazingly funny poem

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/20/2011 12:37:00 PM

Thankd you Jakitz

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 11/20/2011 10:56:00 AM

Lord, save us from the "spurkey"! This is hilarious, Bob. How in the world would you shape Spam this way? And the taste -- oh no, say it isn't so! Happy Thanksgiving to you, my friend. Love, Carolyn

Bob Quigley
Date: 11/20/2011 12:38:00 PM

Try it and let me know how it tastes Carolyn:)