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'twas Thanksgiving Night After

'Twas Thanksgiving Night after and all through the home You could hear toilets flushing as celebrants moaned Too much turkey and stuffing and pumpkin pie to boot Poor folks no longer fit in their birthday suits What's that I hear that knock at the door 'Tis the policeman come to tally the score I give him the grim news as he writes down the numbers Three dry heavers; five stomachs pumped & ~ ten blueberry pies consumed by the plumber

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Marikate Kingston

Date: 12/12/2022 9:18:00 PM

Yes Gershon,you paint such a funny picture. The next day is brutal too. Turkey sandwiches with mayo and leftover cranberry sauce. My mother used to make turkey Tetrazzini for what seemed like days after. Your poem was funny, true and brought back nice memories for me, just not the bathroom part. Tee hee.

Bobby May

Date: 11/28/2022 3:36:00 PM

Ha, ha, ha, not bad for a beginner LOL Love Ya my friend!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/28/2022 3:40:00 PM

Thank you, good buddy. Once again, great to see your avatar popping up again! Season's best, Gershon

Valsa George

Date: 11/27/2022 5:55:00 PM

Hope you and your family had more than a sumptuous feast .....! But the aftereffect of it is troubling . Hope no body had to wait in queue before the toilets. Quite hilarious !

Gershon Wolf
Date: 11/27/2022 6:44:00 PM

Thanks for the tip of the cap on this one, Valsa. I was hoping that it would come off as funny. Light and Illumination, Gershon

Shirley Hawkins

Date: 11/26/2022 10:20:00 PM

Poor folks no longer fit in their birthday suits. Loved the poem, Gershon, and so true. I hope you and your family had a happy Thanksgiving. Take care, Shirley