Noble, regal tasseled turkey
prominent, pendulous wattle,
garb of iridescent feathers,
and bright red dangly snood.
Your stately gait pleases my eye
and your beloved, peculiar gobble
sends particular pleasure to my ear
May you forever strut your stuff(ing)!
Dancing Without You
Dancing and spinning,
now alone without you.
My world has crumbled,
as I feel lonely and blue.
We twirled and my heart
gently floated on air.
Within your strong arms,
I had no worry or care.
It was like being wrapped,
in bubbles of cotton wool.
You were my comfort,
as a blanket or even a snood.
The cold world outside,
disappeared and was not there.
You holding me tightly,
is simply beyond compare.
Copyright Elle Smith 2018
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