[MMC24]

Twas the night of thanksgiving,
but i just couldn't sleep.
I tried counting backwards,
i tried counting sheep.

The leftovers beckoned -
the dark meat and white,
but i fought the temptation
with all of my might.

Tossing and turning with anticipation,
the thought of a snack became infatuation.
So, i raced to the kitchen, flung open the door,
and gazed at the fridge, full of goodies galore.
Gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes,
pickles and carrots, beans and tomatoes.

I felt myself swelling so plump and so round,
'til all of a sudden, i rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling, floating into the sky,
with a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie.
But, i managed to yell as i soared past the trees,
"happy eating to all - pass the cranberries, please."


may your stuffing be tasty,
may your turkey be plump,
may your potatoes 'n gravy have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious,
may your pies take the prize,
may your thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs!!

Happy thanksgiving to all

[2BNTV]

Originally Posted by MMC24

Twas the night of thanksgiving,
but i just couldn't sleep.
I tried counting backwards,
i tried counting sheep.

The leftovers beckoned -
the dark meat and white,
but i fought the temptation
with all of my might.

Tossing and turning with anticipation,
the thought of a snack became infatuation.
So, i raced to the kitchen, flung open the door,
and gazed at the fridge, full of goodies galore.
Gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes,
pickles and carrots, beans and tomatoes.

I felt myself swelling so plump and so round,
'til all of a sudden, i rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling, floating into the sky,
with a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie.
But, i managed to yell as i soared past the trees,
"happy eating to all - pass the cranberries, please."


may your stuffing be tasty,
may your turkey be plump,
may your potatoes 'n gravy have nary a lump.
May your yams be delicious,
may your pies take the prize,
may your thanksgiving dinner stay off of your thighs!!

Happy thanksgiving to all

An instant classic. Same wish for you and yours.

Thanks for posting.

[skyguy79]

I sat at the table, eager to eat
To have my fill, right at my seat

My father carved the Turkey
A wonderful sight
My mother asked me “dark meat or white”?

But just before my plate came near
My little dog Edgar pulled up from the rear

He jumped on the table in a single bound
Landing in the middle with nary a sound

He landed on my Turkey
One and all could see
And right there Edgar decided to pee

I shook in horror, I quaked in fright
But in the end, I knew Edgar was right

He’s just a dog, and did what dogs do
I could not be angry, but I told him to shoo

So mother cleaned the table, and discarded the Turkey
And in it's place we had beef jerky!

[tainsley]

Great poems! I wish all of you and your families a Happy Thanksgiving!