Janice Canerdy Poet Limerick

We Will Have the Blessing--NOW

Mama’s Thanksgiving plans went awry.
Football lovers might understand why.
Mama called for the blessing.
Everyone was obsessing 
over touchdowns. Mom uttered a sigh.

“Keep the food warm till two,” Daddy said.
A huge turkey leg glanced off his head.
To the table, all scurried,
for they’d grown rather worried
Mama might next be hurling the bread.

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Paul Callus December 13, 2023 at 1:22 AM I don't blame Mama for losing her cool!! A thanksgiving meal is supposed to bring family together; maybe recording the match and watching it afterwards would make more sense! ~ Regards // paul

Terry Flood November 25, 2023 at 4:49 PM Everyone knows that when it’s pubs or football, you use the ‘Inverse Actuality Divided By The Exponential Incremental’ rule. Which in plain English means ‘THEY LIE’. Oh well, a cold dinner, but a hot WIN! Congrats, Janice.

Linda Alice Fowler November 24, 2023 at 11:22 AM Love this one Janice. So clever! Congratulations! :) Janice Canerdy November 24, 2023 at 4:31 PM Thanks SO much, Linda! Janice

Terry Miller November 23, 2023 at 9:50 AM Very funny indeed, congratulations and Happy Thanksgiving Janice Canerdy November 23, 2023 at 10:13 AM Thanks so much, Terry! Janice

Tom Cunningham November 23, 2023 at 9:01 AM I'm with Mama after going to all that trouble lol. Congratulations on your win Janice and happy thanksgiving to you and your family. Tom Janice Canerdy November 23, 2023 at 10:13 AM Thanks a million, Tom. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, beginning now! Janice

Tania Kitchin November 23, 2023 at 6:56 AM Janice, this is so funny, love the last line, congratulations on your first place win! Janice Canerdy November 23, 2023 at 7:17 AM Thanks so much, Tania. Janice

Andrea Dietrich November 15, 2023 at 1:14 PM Perfect meter with good humor. You did this form proud Janice Canerdy November 16, 2023 at 9:21 PM Thanks a million, Andrea! Janice

David Fisher November 6, 2023 at 4:43 PM This is awesome, and a riot. Good luck in the contest!? Janice Canerdy November 6, 2023 at 4:45 PM Thanks a million, David! Janice

Daniel Turner November 6, 2023 at 4:23 PM Anybody that would choose football over mama's cooking, might be a redneck:) LOL Love the humor, Janice. Good to see you:) Janice Canerdy November 6, 2023 at 4:44 PM True! Thanks so much, Daniel. Janice