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Wild Turkey

In November I'll keep a low profile Humans kill my kind so I must use guile If I gobble to a mate I'll be on a dinner plate I detest living this muted lifestyle I am a North American Wild Turkey Thanksgiving Day is freaky and quirky Try some cock-a-doodle-doo Put chicken on your menu My meat is too lean to make good jerky Last year I lost my buddy, Fatso Fred Saw tail feathers fly and knew he was dead Chosen cuz he was plump Got whacked on a tree stump Had his stomach stuffed with yellow cornbread In a few months I'll have to be wary Being a turkey is very scary With thanks I'll be toasted But fear I'll be roasted Served with yams and a side of cranberry I am a bird - Personification Tania Kitchin - Sponsor Date Posted - July 22, 2020

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/4/2020 3:45:00 PM

I think yours is one of the CLEVEREST on the list that I've seen, Jenna. I just love this one. It's not hard to see humor in writing of turkeys!! (actually I prepare thanksgiving chickens because I prefer their meat, so the turkey is safe from ME) congrats for the win. For me, it's a top one.

Jan Allison

Date: 8/2/2020 5:19:00 PM

dropping back with my congrats Jenna:-) hugs Jan xx

Aditi Mishra

Date: 8/2/2020 4:17:00 AM

Such a witty and amusing tale Jenna. Poor Fred. Congratulations on your win! :)

Tania Kitchin

Date: 8/1/2020 12:55:00 PM

Jenna, congratulations on your winning placement, a fun one and I like the rhyme in this one too!

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 7/23/2020 8:47:00 AM

A really enjoyable piece Jenna, you've penned this extremely well with great imagery and nice rhyme too. Have a blessed day, great to be back online, Gordon

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/23/2020 9:02:00 AM

It IS great to be back among fellow poets. Thank you for reading and leaving me your kind thoughts, Gordon.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 7/22/2020 5:25:00 PM

Maybe you can find a little hideout until the holidays are over! Very creative! Good luck in the contest!

Sam Kauffman
Date: 7/23/2020 12:24:00 PM

You are always welcome - promise to put away the roasting pan!

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/22/2020 5:45:00 PM

That's a great idea. I'll head over to your house mid October. Lol Thank you.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 7/22/2020 5:21:00 PM

Gobble, gobble... Very cleverly penned, my friend! ~ Gershon

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/22/2020 5:43:00 PM

Thank you, Gershon. I was getting carried away and had to delete one limerick when I realized the line limit was 20.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/22/2020 2:13:00 PM

Cleverly written and executed--your poetic talents shine, Jenna.

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/22/2020 2:28:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay. That's an awesome comment and very much appreciated.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/22/2020 1:23:00 PM

Can't help but feel sorry for the poor turkey, but they taste so nice, great personification Jenna. Good luck in the contest Tom

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/22/2020 2:28:00 PM

Yes, please, the whole berry kind.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 7/22/2020 1:59:00 PM

Mmm pass the cranberry

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/22/2020 1:31:00 PM

Thank you so much, Tom. Ya know it's a shame some people only eat turkey at Thanksgiving. Why not have it more often?

John Gondolf

Date: 7/22/2020 12:50:00 PM

I love a nice juicy plump turkey with cornbread stuffing. Enjoyed your cute wild turkey tale... Best of luck in the contest. Hugs, John

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/22/2020 2:29:00 PM

John, you're gonna make me have a vegetarian Thanksgiving?

John Gondolf
Date: 7/22/2020 1:43:00 PM

What...you're gonna bake Porky Pig???

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/22/2020 12:54:00 PM

Thanks very much, John. Now I'll probably think about Fred this Thanksgiving and bake a ham! lol Hugs.

Jan Allison

Date: 7/22/2020 12:38:00 PM

lol - a joy to read Jenna, turkey's are safe here with me as I don't like the meat:-) good luck in the contest i think this will fly!:-) hugs Jan xx

Jenna Logan
Date: 7/22/2020 12:43:00 PM

Good to know, Jan. Too bad Fatso Fred didn't flee the country in time. Thanks for the great comments. I appreciate your return humor.