Jenna Logan Poet Personification

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 August 4, 2020 at 3:45 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 August 2, 2020 at 5:19 PM dropping back with my congrats Jenna:-) hugs Jan xx

Aditi Mishra August 2, 2020 at 4:17 AM Such a witty and amusing tale Jenna. Poor Fred. Congratulations on your win! :)

Tania Kitchin August 1, 2020 at 12:55 PM Jenna, congratulations on your winning placement, a fun one and I like the rhyme in this one too!

Gordon Mcconnell July 23, 2020 at 8:47 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 July 23, 2020 at 9:02 AM It IS great to be back among fellow poets. Thank you for reading and leaving me your kind thoughts, Gordon.

Sam Kauffman July 22, 2020 at 5:25 PM Maybe you can find a little hideout until the holidays are over! Very creative! Good luck in the contest! Sam Kauffman July 23, 2020 at 12:24 PM You are always welcome - promise to put away the roasting pan! Jenna Logan July 22, 2020 at 5:45 PM That's a great idea. I'll head over to your house mid October. Lol Thank you.

Gershon Wolf July 22, 2020 at 5:21 PM Gobble, gobble... Very cleverly penned, my friend! ~ Gershon Jenna Logan July 22, 2020 at 5:43 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 July 22, 2020 at 2:13 PM Cleverly written and executed--your poetic talents shine, Jenna. Jenna Logan July 22, 2020 at 2:28 PM Thank you, Vijay. That's an awesome comment and very much appreciated.

Tom Cunningham July 22, 2020 at 1:23 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 July 22, 2020 at 2:28 PM Yes, please, the whole berry kind. Tom Cunningham July 22, 2020 at 1:59 PM Mmm pass the cranberry Jenna Logan July 22, 2020 at 1:31 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 July 22, 2020 at 12:50 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 July 22, 2020 at 2:29 PM John, you're gonna make me have a vegetarian Thanksgiving? John Gondolf July 22, 2020 at 1:43 PM What...you're gonna bake Porky Pig??? Jenna Logan July 22, 2020 at 12:54 PM Thanks very much, John. Now I'll probably think about Fred this Thanksgiving and bake a ham! lol Hugs.

Jan Allison July 22, 2020 at 12:38 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 July 22, 2020 at 12:43 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.