Wishbone Wish

The turkey this year was so great,
the wishbone lay there on the plate.
I won the big part
and wished from my heart;
“Please, grandad, don’t start a debate!”

He didn’t hear me, I am guessing;
said, “is it stuffing or dressing?”
We fed him with wine,
which made him supine;
that, was our Thanksgiving blessing!
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Fowler Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 11:24 AM
There's one in every family Terry. Quite clever! Congratulations! :)
Miller Avatar
November 25, 2023 at 3:07 AM
Thank you Linda, I do enjoy writing a limerick
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November 23, 2023 at 10:12 AM
A fantastic Thanksgiving limerick Terry, very amusing, love it… Congratulations on your win in the contest… Belle
Miller Avatar
November 24, 2023 at 3:26 AM
Thank you so much Belle.
Canerdy Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 7:13 AM
Excellent instructions for humanely avoiding a debate, Terry! CONGRATS on your win. Janice
Miller Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 9:54 AM
Thank you Janice, and Happy Thanksgiving
Kitchin Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 6:59 AM
Terry, a clever and cute limerick set, congratulations on your first place win!
Miller Avatar
November 23, 2023 at 9:54 AM
Thank you Tania and for running the contest I enjoyed writing for it congratulations and Happy Thanksgiving
Kauffman Avatar
November 20, 2023 at 10:21 AM
Such a fun, wishful, limerick, Terry! So many memories of making a wish on the "wishbone!" Wonderful choice for the contest! Best wishes for a win for you. Blessings! Happy Thanksgiving!
Miller Avatar
November 22, 2023 at 2:59 AM
Thank you Sam, Happy Thanksgiving!
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 20, 2023 at 7:36 AM
I appreciate your fun share, Terry. BOL in Tania's contest. Aloha, William
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
November 22, 2023 at 3:20 AM
To you as well, my friend, Happy Thanksgiving!
Miller Avatar
November 22, 2023 at 2:59 AM
Thank you William Happy Thanksgiving!
Volumes Avatar
November 16, 2023 at 9:17 PM
Nice one Terry, Glad you called it a 'debate'. Perfect double limerick for Thanksgiving. Best wishes
Volumes Avatar
November 22, 2023 at 3:13 AM
You are an excellent poet Terry, its all my pleasure when I get the time to comment on your poems. I enjoy reading them.
Miller Avatar
November 22, 2023 at 3:00 AM
Debate indeed thank you SV for your continued support, Happy Thanksgiving!
Dietrich Avatar
November 15, 2023 at 1:11 PM
very cute. Terry.
Miller Avatar
November 22, 2023 at 3:00 AM
Thank you Andrea, Happy Thanksgiving!
Baker Avatar
November 14, 2023 at 10:18 PM
Fine seasonal Limerick, Terry. Thanks for entertaining us with your poetic skills, my friend. Have a great week! Bill
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