Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

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 December 18, 2011 at 12:59 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 December 18, 2011 at 8:06 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 November 28, 2011 at 6:43 AM Congratulations Bob on your win in P.D.'s "MIX" contest. Love, Carol Bob Quigley November 28, 2011 at 10:08 AM Thanks much Carol

Fabiyas M V November 26, 2011 at 10:52 AM Skillfully penned,Bob.Congratulations on your big win! Bob Quigley November 26, 2011 at 1:37 PM Thank you Fabiyas

George Aul November 26, 2011 at 10:43 AM Congrats on your win...no bones about it. George Bob Quigley November 26, 2011 at 1:37 PM They are coming with the white coats George:)

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl November 26, 2011 at 4:15 AM Excellent as usual,still laughing well done and congrats x Bob Quigley November 26, 2011 at 8:58 AM Thank you Mandy. Appreciated.

Poet Destroyer A November 26, 2011 at 1:53 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 November 26, 2011 at 8:59 AM Thank you for selecting my entry for the winners circle PD. Much appreciated.

S.Jagathsimhan Nair November 20, 2011 at 7:04 PM this one is quite witty and enjoyable..happy thanksgiving, Bob Bob Quigley November 20, 2011 at 9:39 PM Thank you and back at you

Sara Kendrick November 20, 2011 at 1:23 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 November 20, 2011 at 2:08 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 November 20, 2011 at 11:22 AM lol a lot of fun and smiles from this piece...Michael Happy Thanksgiving to you too Bob Quigley November 20, 2011 at 12:35 PM Glad it brought a smile Michael

Nathan D. November 20, 2011 at 11:09 AM wow this is amazingly funny poem Bob Quigley November 20, 2011 at 12:37 PM Thankd you Jakitz

Carolyn Devonshire November 20, 2011 at 10:56 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 November 20, 2011 at 12:38 PM Try it and let me know how it tastes Carolyn:)

Kim Merryman November 20, 2011 at 10:41 AM Cute, Bob. I've heard of "tofurkey" but never "spurkey". Happy Thanksgiving to you, too. Kim Bob Quigley November 20, 2011 at 12:39 PM Thanks Kim