Tom Turkey Gave His All

Gobble gobble gob
Mister turkey broadbreast sings,
In the backyard pine.
"Turkey In The Straw."
What the heck! Why am I here?
Oh yes!  Thanksgiving!
Wobbling to get here,
Old Tom took his sweet, good time.
Leaving chopping block!
Turkey in the Pine.
Surely today will be fine.
On veggies they dine.
Whole year soon goes by.
Old Tom in contented state.
Lets his safeguard down.
Who spied Tom Turkey?
Must have been a hungry man.
Captured! Old Tom cries.
Turkey gave his all.
Nice juicy breast and two legs.
Who can do better?
Thanks be given God.
Special day to remember.
Gifts of love received!
Now Thanksgiving Day.
Thanks to all who read this piece.
Keep love in your heart!


Partly attributed to my friend BCD who is a turkey at heart!!  lol
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Haick Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 4:55 PM
How did I miss this? I got a good laugh with this. I needed it! Good job, Marty! Peace and love, audrey
Pickett Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 6:33 AM
Who's carving? Let's eat... Well done on this piece. Good flow and rhythm.... RdP
Strand Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 11:45 PM
Congrats on your success in Debbie's contest Marty.Rgds Brian
Golden Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 12:23 PM
Marty, it looks like you fully enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday! Nice tribute! Hugs, Donna
Strand Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 1:08 AM
Very witty Marty.Rgds Brian & thanks for your welcome comments & kind words today.(see Soupmail reply.)
Freeman Avatar
November 28, 2009 at 11:43 AM
Quite witty turkey poem, good arrangement of your words, Sincerely, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
November 27, 2009 at 5:46 PM
by the way,... Marty... luv your turkey poem.. cute.. byline.. I am sure your friend will appreciate your lol to them.. now get those great thoughts of your together for Brian's new contest... luv.. "Sweetie"
Sweetheart Avatar
November 27, 2009 at 5:44 PM
Hi Marty... am sending Jimmy some Christmas greetings this week so if u talk to him tell him to look for my envelope.. thankxxx for being a good hearted soul .. and for your comments on my poetry tonight... your expressions of kindness humble me... u are a good friend... blessings ... luv... Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
Kendrick Avatar
November 27, 2009 at 1:24 PM
Nicely done poem on two chances or fates one good and the other bad. I especially liked lines 7 and 8. Keep the magical and creative pen flowing. Sara
Bingham Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 12:09 AM
Well the old turkey at my house didn't get a presidential party( but he did get stuffing and cranberry sauce). Thanks for the support. Ron
Townsend Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 11:03 PM
LOL an excellent write. Love the dedication. Smiles and Happy Thanksgiving to you from Lolita!
Chircop Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 10:30 PM
Nice tribute to the turkey at heart,gobble gobble ,i just love this poem,tastes delicious--Charma:)
Ryerson Avatar
November 25, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Good and joyful stuff, Marty...let's eat!! - Tim
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November 25, 2009 at 7:12 PM
funny-enjoyed today!!
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