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Stuffed Turkey Delight

Stuffed Turkey Delight

roasted, moist and succulent turkey...
heavenly ... shared at a night shelter


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Contest: Food 2 ~ Holiday Connection
Sponsor: Andrea Dietrich
Placed 3rd

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Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/25/2015 3:38:00 PM

Reads like a winner..I did not know that your country celebrated Thanksgiving..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2015 3:52:00 PM

No, Sara...we do not celebrate it; just chose that as a title to go by contest rules; I'll be changing the title now the contest is closed. Regards // paul

Eve Roper

Date: 11/24/2015 7:55:00 AM

Congratulations on your win, Paul! All these foods are making me so hungry! :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2015 4:21:00 PM

Sorry for the temptation, Eve, but I know that you are able of cooking better meals than mine:) Thank you for visiting. hugs // paul

Skat A

Date: 11/24/2015 3:27:00 AM

Paul, Congratulations on your "Holiday Connections win." SKAT <3

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2015 4:19:00 PM

Thank you, Skat. You're welcome to drop in and share with us all:) // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/23/2015 3:01:00 AM

It is wonderful to share this holiday in the true spirit of Thanksgiving Paul. I thought this entry was beautiful. Congratulations on your win Paul. This is a top winner for me!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2015 4:25:00 PM

I'm so pleased with these lovely comments, Connie. The food was a secondary thing in this short poem; passing on a little message seemed more important. Thank you!:) Warm regards // paul

Viv Wigley

Date: 11/23/2015 1:33:00 AM

A nice take on the theme, Paul, and how very apt. Well done. Regards, Viv

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2015 4:12:00 PM

Glad that you like my cooking, Viv:) I always prepare extra for special guests!! ~ Regards // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 11/22/2015 11:45:00 PM

Congrats on ur wonderful winning work Paul... sounds yummy ..oops i am a pure veg!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/25/2015 4:02:00 PM

Thank you, Upma. I only eat meat in moderation, and no red at all. My food is usually veg based; enjoy pasta, too. Regards // paul

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 11/22/2015 12:57:00 PM

Congrats Paul but what do we do now to my salvating tongue ? Have a lovely week ahead...hugs.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2015 2:05:00 PM

Thank you Kayode! I have a solution for my hungry friend...we'll amalgamate our resources, turkey & jollof rice, and share between us:) Regards // paul

David Mohn

Date: 11/22/2015 10:57:00 AM

warmly felt and written Paul..congrats

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2015 12:12:00 PM

Thank you, David. Was pleased to see your poem on the winners' list, too! ~ Regards // paul

Nayda Ivette Negron Flores

Date: 11/22/2015 6:34:00 AM

Congratulations Paul

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2015 8:36:00 AM

Thank you, Nayda:) Hope you're having a lovely weekend. // paul

Judy Konos

Date: 11/22/2015 5:32:00 AM

WOW....one more line and it could have been a novel...really great Paul....

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2015 8:35:00 AM

Love this comment, Judy:) Pity I ran out of ink:)) Thank you for stopping by...always a most welcome visitor:) ~ Regards // paul

Beautiful Scars

Date: 11/21/2015 8:57:00 PM

Congrats in the contest Paul!! :)-lu *smiles*

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2015 5:00:00 AM

Thank you Laura:) I must go see the winners' list. Have a nice day:) Regards // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/21/2015 8:52:00 PM

Lovely meaning in yours, paul. congrats in my contest.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2015 5:30:00 AM

Thank you for the placement, Andrea. I felt it was more appropriate to pass on a message than just tickle people's taste buds:) Hope yours is an enjoyable weekend. Regards:) // paul

Kp Nunez

Date: 11/21/2015 6:09:00 PM

Heavenly indeed, and bless you for being the angel who shares the turkey. hugs!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/22/2015 4:59:00 AM

Hi Kim! Glad you remarked on the word 'heavenly' which was intentionally inserted to deliver a double meaning. In just 2 lines every word counts! Thank you for reading. Hugs // paul

Jack Horne

Date: 11/21/2015 3:23:00 PM

love this caring write, Paul. Hope you are having a great week

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 4:03:00 PM

Thank you Jack. Wishing you all the best. // paul {wonder if you've heard from our mutual friend lately...feeling apprehensive}

Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 11/21/2015 7:57:00 AM

Paul...nothing more satisfying than sharing a delicious meal with those in need. Lovely and yummy write. Hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 8:26:00 AM

Thank you Cecilia. Pleased that my intended message caught your eye, too. ~ have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Arthur Vaso

Date: 11/20/2015 8:43:00 PM

Paul, I am amazed one could say so much in 2 lines but my god you surely have. Loved this! A7

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 7:26:00 AM

So pleased with your reaction, Arthur:) Thank you, my friend!! All the best. // paul

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/20/2015 1:15:00 PM

- Sounds delicious, Paul - (no thanksgiving in Norway) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 7:09:00 AM

Stuffed turkey never lets us down, Anne Lise; we only cook it for special occasions. ~ Have a lovely weekend. Hugs // paul

Emile Pinet

Date: 11/20/2015 10:06:00 AM

Sharing is the anchor that holds these thoughts to a fond memory of the senses. Emile.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 7:05:00 AM

You mirror my thoughts, Emile:) Thank you! Regards // paul

Nette Onclaud

Date: 11/20/2015 9:10:00 AM

the stuffing must be tasty, paul... we don't have thanksgiving here so i'll knock on your door... flavorful write!..huggs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 6:52:00 AM

We cook turkey here, Nette, but usually for Christmas day, when we all meet together and have a lovely time....that would be around 20 of us...no problem having an extra guest, you'll be made welcome:) Hugs // paul

Kayod5 Kayode

Date: 11/20/2015 6:43:00 AM

Make it sufficient for all Paul,succulent turkey, oh yahyah... goodluck Paul and have a lovely day...hugs

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 6:04:00 AM

A lovely day to you too, Kayode! Thank you for the visit. Hope there is enough turkey to pass around to all my visitors:) All the best. // paul

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/20/2015 1:01:00 AM

I love the message you managed to concieve in just two lines..Eat , Enjoy great food ,be grateful and share with those in need. Awesome !!!

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 6:02:00 AM

As usual, Charm you read well between the lines! Well done:) Thank you for the awesome comment! Hope you have a lovely weekend. // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 11/19/2015 11:16:00 PM

Paul, that sounds so delicious . It was nice of you to share your "Turkey Delight". Best of luck in the contest :-) Alexis 7

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 5:59:00 AM

Pleased that you enjoyed the turkey, Alexis:) Thank you for reading and commenting. ~ Regards:) // paul

David Meade

Date: 11/19/2015 8:46:00 PM

My family has served in the kitchen at our local homeless shelter -- no finer meal then sitting down with hungry souls.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/21/2015 5:50:00 AM

Hi David...lovely to have you visiting! I totally agree with your second line. I was thinking of the needy and homeless when I wrote this short poem; I felt that talking about food was the right opportunity to pass on a little message. Glad you picked it up. ~ All the best my friend. // paul

Beautiful Scars

Date: 11/19/2015 3:41:00 PM

perfectly yummy!!! gl in the contest :)

Paul Callus
Date: 11/19/2015 5:29:00 PM

Pleased to see I tickled your taste buds, Laura:) Thank you for another lovely visit! Regards // paul

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 11/19/2015 2:14:00 PM

Oh, this is good.. just what she is looking for I think...enjoyed! BG

Paul Callus
Date: 11/19/2015 2:32:00 PM

Encouraged by your comments, Barbara! Thank you for stopping by. ~ Regards // paul