Who's the Turkey Now

Well, It was early in the morning
when I stuck the turkey in
Looked down at my dog
as I wore a silly grin
Roasted Turkey, was high up on his list
And He glanced up at me
then looked back as his dish
I guessed he had me trained well
for I understood his sign
But told him it's a big bird
and it'll have to take some time

Then I started getting ready
all the fixings for our feast
Twenty different vegetables 
to complement the beast
Then I set the dining table
with Knives forks and dishes
Uncovering the pies
Each one looked more delicious 

I nestled in a basket
bread baked the day before
and finished all the trimmings
when a knock came at our door
Our friends and our families
started pouring in our house
and greeted rather cheerfully
by my kids, my dog and spouse


Then, we all circled 'round 
the table with a smile
Working all day long
seemed, well worth the while
It was time for the turkey
Now the appetizer gone
But, when I looked in the oven
I forgot to turn it on.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Adams Avatar
December 16, 2014 at 8:10 AM
Good one, Jerry. LOL. The comment you left for Alex about political correctness . . . Amen! and Amen!
Leake Avatar
December 4, 2014 at 3:16 PM
Hi Jerry, Great sense of humour Just loved the ending. Better luck this year!! Kevin
Curtis Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 6:04 AM
Thanks Kevin, I heard it just taste like chicken, anyway, lol
Dunn Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 7:17 PM
Love this I give it a seven for the funny rictor scale as funny, the ending is totally cool my dear friend, sorry it took so long to get back for your comment on my poem but thank you very much for such a nice one, cheri
Curtis Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 6:05 AM
Thank you Cherl for the seven, it goes well with cold turkey, lol
Smith Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 6:37 PM
Lol....sorry....I bet the pies were good
Curtis Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 6:05 AM
Thanks Tim , I never had a bad pie
Duggan Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 6:33 PM
Jerry sounds like our house on Christmas day, I will be cooking my turkey and Pork outside on the Barbi. as we do here n Oz. we usually celebrate Christmas on Boxing day as well so like you it is a busy time, lovely write my friend and enjoy that turkey.take care.......Vera..............
Duggan Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 6:34 PM
By the way Jerry, yes the dog will be hanging around the Barbi.
Onclaud Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 6:01 PM
ohhh, there goes the turkey, jerry.. this winsome, delightful piece grows on me... go cook your fine meal.. huggs
Curtis Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 6:10 AM
Thanks nette, wait and see what I'm not cooking for Christmas...lol
Lamoureux Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 6:00 PM
This had me laughing, I can imagine the dog was a bit upset with you! This is the most fun I have had today Jerry, you are a funny guy.
Curtis Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 6:08 AM
Thanks Richard, This kind of comment make my day, I'll take a smile, but I love a laugh.
Meier-Hans Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 11:11 AM
OMG LOL, I did that one year. We ended up eating late that day.
Curtis Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 6:09 AM
Why do I believe you.....lol, take care Brenda
Allison Avatar
November 28, 2014 at 8:36 AM
LOL _ wonder how many times this really happens - amusing write Jerry:-) hugs Jan xxx
Curtis Avatar
December 5, 2014 at 6:11 AM
Talk to Brenda, she knows----Thanks Jan
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