pilgrim turkeys sensing dread
scurry into an old shed
farmer hear our plea
nest we in a tree
and dear friend we are ill bred.
Earth glows in the dark like a bauble
Though sometimes its orbit will wobble
In Glasgow they came
To allocate blame
Knowing Scotch can make eagles gobble!
I hope I'm not a Silly Cow
Sitting here and wondering how
This phrase came into being.
Take a Gander means a look or seeing
Talking Turkey means to speak the truth'
Simpleton is a silly Gooth.
I'm still sitting here and wondering why,
As I watch a flight of Pigs fly by
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