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Cranberry Caper... (or - Why Tom Turkey wasn't present at the first Thanksgiving) |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA 
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 'Twas fall of sixteen-twenty-one and crops had thrived that year, The pilgrims and the natives thought they'd all enjoy a feast. They toiled in preparation, all those folks from far and near; Before the winter snows set in, they joined in autumn fest. There was a Turkey, named Sir Tom when given his invite, Was told he should come dressed to kill - He'd be the honored guest. Tom Turkey was the plumpest bird, so pilgrims set their sites. Tom proudly primped his motley plumes and donned his festive best. But Tom emerging from the woods at Massachusetts Bay Was met by pilgrims' shotguns hunting turkey on detail. Tom Turkey turned and fled back to the forest in a fray; He ran and ran but still he had John Carver on his tail. Tom Turkey was the greatest Cape-on of the neighborhood, He knew that he must then set forth a Great EsCape Cod plan. Those pilgrims wouldn't rest until they'd roasted him for good. To Carver, Tom said, "Stuff it," and his Turkey Trot began. Tom hid amongst the cranberries, who camouflaged his plume. In turn he freed them from their bogs and showed them Ocean's Spray. The cranberries were grateful as they'd only known their flume, For now they could roll with the tides of lovely Cape Cod Bay. But Tom reminded them that they'd be pilgrim dinner too. Escape they must lest they be plucked and then they would be sauced. Lo and Behold, there on the shore stood stately Mayflower Two. Tom and the berries climbed aboard and portside anchor tossed. From that day forth this saga's told Tom's sailed the seas o'er time. Thanksgiving pirates to this day, so goes the story's lore Out saving turkeys from their fate - The Great Cranberry Crime Tom Turkey and his friends aren't ours to Gobble any more.  Happy Thanksgiving Day Everyone (If this appears tossed together, it's Jenn's fault)  [This message has been edited by Nan (edited 11-22-2001).] |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Nan' You are a delight. Your poem is excellent and a wonderful holiday to you and yours. Have no doubt that we love you dearly. *L* |
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Kit McCallum
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since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
Tossed together?!?  Far from it my friend! This was absolutely splendid!!! What a wonderful turkey tale, flowing with a perfect rhythm and rhyme. Very much enjoyed Nan, loved it!  Best wishes, /Kit |
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Sunshine
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since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Tossed? It's not a salad! It's a feast! And quite fulfilling for a poetry buffet as well! Happy Thanksgiving! |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Nan~ Positively delightful !!!! Sharing it with the family today~  Happy Thanksgiving to you, sweet lady~ *Hugs* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Thank you my wonderful friends - But it is indeed Jenn's fault - at midnight last night she challenged me to write something about "Cranberry Crime"... Needless to say, I didn't get any sleep - I was writing it all night - with Cassandra snoring and thrashing in her sleep beside me... geesh...and I loved it.... |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
This is delightful, Nan! What a treat! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours! |
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Elizabeth
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since 1999-06-07
Posts 6871Minnesota |
How fun! Loved the story Nan. So are you not having turkey this Thanksgiving? God bless America, my home sweet home. |
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Sudhir Iyer Member Ascendant
since 2000-04-26
Posts 6943Mumbai, India : now in Belgium |
and regards,sudhir |
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Poet deVine
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since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
Wonderful!! And well worth the loss of sleep! |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Well you were an absolute hit today with about 12 seniors who laughed themselves silly! They want to know if you can do one like the "Grinch Who Stole Christmas" and the same challenge is going to Sir Balladeer! Nan, this was simply great, and much appreciated since you lost sleep  ~*~ Carpe' Diem ~*~ |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
I've HEARD of them Ocean Spray cranberries but I had no idea! Thank you, pumpkin |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Nan - Happy Thanksgiving to you on the Cape. BC |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Nan- Well, I may be a bit late for Thanksgiving, but I still LOVE this! What a wonderful and enjoyable story, and... hmmmmmmm...I must have been absent on the day they taught THAT in History class..LOL. Hugs, ~Vicky "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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