Tommy Turkey - typo edit

Tommy Turkey revealed that last year
Farmer Joe made old friends disappear.
To the new birds he said,
“Heed my words or be dead
should that farmer with axe reappear.”

The new birds thought his tale was a fable.
Tommy cried, “Run as fast as you’re able.”
To the corn field he fled
while his dumb friends instead
ended up on a Thanksgiving table.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Fowler Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 11:39 AM
Silly birds...shoulda listened! Congratulations Andrea! :)
Kitchin Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 11:56 AM
Andrea, a cute and funny limerick set, congratulations on your winning placement!
Miller Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 9:59 AM
Very funny congratulations and Happy Thanksgiving
Kaufman Avatar
November 13, 2023 at 4:58 AM
LOL Andrea, very cute.
May Avatar
November 10, 2023 at 4:42 AM
It was no fable, Nicely done Andrea
Warlov Avatar
November 10, 2023 at 2:47 AM
[ EDIT: "Run as fast `as' you're able" ]
Flood Avatar
November 8, 2023 at 6:17 AM
How ironic that the last thing they said to Tommy was, effectively, “Get stuffed!” Fun Limerick, Andrea. Best of luck in Tania’s contest (I presume).
Lamoureux Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 7:37 PM
Smart Turkey. Now that he’s grown old and tough he won’t need to hide anymore. This was gobblicious.
Callus Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 2:27 PM
That's what happens when the voice of experience is ignored! This is an excellent double Limerick, Andrea! ~ Regards // paul
Goldsmith Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 12:14 PM
I enjoyed reading your fun "Tommy Turkey." So that is how they get on the table.... Have a wonderful day.........
Narain Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 11:29 AM
Great holiday limerick, Andrea,
Mcintosh Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 9:11 AM
Awesome writing. Just love this. So adorable! Perfect for the holiday. Much love and prayers, Gina
Baker Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 8:34 AM
Nice Limericks for the season, Andrea. Have a happy Thanksgiving, my friend. Bill
Empress Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 7:50 AM
So funny! You really are so cute and hilarious! Your sense of humor makes me giggle along as i read your words! Fun one! You’ve nailed it! Deep too! Im sure will do very well in the contest! Goodluck! And sending you light always!
Rodrigues Avatar
November 7, 2023 at 7:32 AM
LOL! Those friends were real turkeys and who’s laughing now! Love the humor! :)
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