Robert L. Hinshaw Poet Limerick

Tom Turkey Evades the Axe Again

Tom Turkey's doom again was kept at bay

   He wasn't picked for Thanksgiving entree

      Hunkered down to keep his head

         His pals were victims instead

            Tom survived to live for another day

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Charles Messina November 24, 2020 at 6:02 PM The sad thing about it is Tom just lived one more day (lol) Hey, Robert. How are you my good friend. I hope all is well. Happy Thanksgiving! Stay well...Charlie Robert L. Hinshaw November 25, 2020 at 7:15 AM Thank you Charlie: Yep, old Tom can't escape the axe forever! Thanks for your witty comment and best always - Bob H

Ilene Bauer November 17, 2020 at 3:45 PM lucky tom! it sounds like this year his smaller relatives may get chosen first! ~ happy turkey day to you, bob... Robert L. Hinshaw November 17, 2020 at 4:44 PM Yep he made himself scarce among the milling flock! But his luck won't hold out forever, I fear! Thanks for commenting and you and your family enjoy Thanksgiving Day and every day!

Jan Allison November 17, 2020 at 3:08 PM lol thanks for the giggle:-) hugs Jan xx Robert L. Hinshaw November 17, 2020 at 4:41 PM Glad it gave you a giggle, Jan. One smart bird, that Tom! Best to you - Bob

Ts Poetry November 17, 2020 at 3:03 PM Tom is a smart bird Robert L. Hinshaw November 17, 2020 at 4:40 PM Thanks for stopping by, TS. Yep, he made himself scarce among the teeming flock! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours and best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob

Heidi Sands November 17, 2020 at 2:43 PM Great one Robert :)

Alexis Y. November 17, 2020 at 2:23 PM Lol! Robert, This is a good Limerick for the holiday season.(Thanksgiving) :-) Alexis