Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Rhyme

Thanksgiving Cards

Should it happen that someday they're seeking struggling bards,
To compose witty verse for Hallmark Thanksgiving cards,
I think that I should like to summarily submit,
The following mots for consideration, TO WIT:

(1) Savor the oyster dressing, giblet gravy and thigh,
The sweet pertaters, green bean casserole and punkin pie.
Hope you have a goodly supply of sodium bicarbonate,
To counter the wrenching effects of all that grub you ate!

(2) To Grandma's house, hordes of kith and kin will repair,
For a delectable repast (after Grandpa ends his interminable prayer!)
May naught but love and fellowship dwell amongst you there,
As His bountiful harvest each of you gratefully share!

(3) The Thanksgiving meal is over, men folk watch ball teams battle,
While the women folk sit about the table engaged in idle prattle.
Mom's thoughts are elsewhere on how to deal with left over turkey;
She's a genius at creating soups and potpies, even turkey jerky!

(4) A Happy Thanksgiving to one and all.
Relish this time together and have a ball!
And may all with thankful hearts ever lift,
Praise to Him, the Giver of every good gift!

Robert L. Hinshaw, CMSgt, USAF, Retired
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Sidney Hall Mad Poet October 24, 2010 at 5:12 PM Sir Robert I hope you don't mind if I store this one in my fav file. It is brilliant

Debbie Guzzi October 23, 2010 at 10:47 AM So kind to comment on the blog, you have BIG chi!!! Powerful self directed person! smooch! I bet you could make sure wife do what ever you wish with a "smile" that look which passes between loved ones is the subtlest most delicate use of chi ;) (Gooble! are there Turky's in Egypt?)

Ralph Taylor October 21, 2010 at 7:32 PM Outstanding, Bob. Great write. Enjoyed. best to you guys. Ralph/Una

Sara Kendrick October 21, 2010 at 4:12 PM Enjoyed each and everyone...Glad that I chose this one to read..Sara

Daver Austin October 21, 2010 at 3:04 PM A delicious piece,dear Robert. Yes, I lived in Colorado Springs, taught at the College there. Used to go up Bar Trail - half way up Pikes Peak on weekends in the fall. Mrs. Penrose was the big benefactor, thus a town named after the family. Love, Dave

Linda-Marie Sweetheart October 21, 2010 at 9:02 AM Such a wonderful poem of praise to all representing Thanksgiving and thanksgiving in many ways ..that last line of course is the foundation of all things luv.. a super write once again my friend .. as I enjoyed your poetry today with its creative theme ... holidays slowly creeping up on us luv...

Carol Sunshine Brown October 20, 2010 at 11:05 AM Good afternoon Bob. The weekend and half this week are gone and this is the first I have had a chance to read. Had so much drama in my life. Really feeling good reading poetry today. Glad yours was among them. Love, Carol

Doris Culverhouse October 20, 2010 at 5:44 AM enjoyed reading today well done!!

Poet Destroyer A October 19, 2010 at 6:14 PM wonderful, Bob, i can't wait for them days to approch, have a nice one,..p.d.

Carolyn Devonshire October 19, 2010 at 4:13 PM Yo, Bob, we ladies are not always engaged in idle prattle after the dinner. I watch more football than most men. But I do think you have a great future writing for Hallmark. Why don't you send them some of these verses and you might be surprised! Great humor, my friend. Enjoy that "punkin" pie now, here? Love, Carolyn