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Titia Geertman
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0 posted 2006-11-27 05:49 PM



A turkey in the States just thought
Oh my, it is that time again
He packed his suitcase and some stuff
Told his Mom "I'll be back, but when?"

He took the bus to catch a plane
But at the desk he didn't know
To where he'd go to be real safe
From performing a dinner show

He closed his eyes and picked a place
And saw he'd picked the country France
Across the ocean far away
He thought 'This could well be my chance'

Landed smooth like a swan on a lake
Got through customs rather quick
Breathed in the air of Southern France
Oh dear, this land just gave him a kick

He lodged into a little farm house
And people there seemed ever so nice
But then the geese told him a tale
And Oh by Josh, these weren't lies

The geese got stuffed each day anew
With grain to let their liver grow
Please run, don't stay, they pushed him out
This is no place for you, just go

And in the middle of the night
Off he went, suitcase and stuff
He took a train that went up North
Through beautiful landscapes rough

He crossed the border of Belgium land
And went to the information desk
'Can I, as turkey, live here safe?'
They laughed and said 'Don't be grotesque'

All Belgium people like to dine
They'll eat you stuffed with something mashed
Take our advice and don't stay here
If you don't want your belly slashed

He ran to the street, his face real pale
They're all the same like home, he thought
Now where do I go, to live a safe life
And again a bus fare ticket he bought

And so he came to where I live
I found him standing in the rain
His feathers rumpled, soaking wet
In whispering voice he tried to explain

I took him in my arms and said
Come here sweet fellow, dry your tears
You've found your safe place, guaranteed
And he's still living here since years

And not just him, but his family too
His Mom and sis and uncle John
They all came over from the States
And back home they've never gone

We all lived happily ever after
At my Dutch sweet little farm
Where baa's and barks and miaowing sounds
Just mix with the goble, goble charm


Like scattered leaves...my words will flow

© Copyright 2006 Titia Geertman - All Rights Reserved
JamesMichael
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1 posted 2006-11-27 06:04 PM


Wonderful...James
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2 posted 2006-11-27 09:23 PM


Titia~
You crack me up !!!!

Hilarious you are~

Gobble-Gobble~

*Huglets*
~*Marge*~

~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~
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latearrival
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3 posted 2006-11-28 05:24 AM


Adorable Story...Enjoyed, martyjo
LeeJ
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4 posted 2006-11-28 07:41 AM


this reminds me of a story on the news about a family who raised turkeys.  It seemed there was one, a runt, sickly...which they brought in their house to heal...turns out, they now call this turkey their pet and he has the family smoozed.

Tina, great enjoyable story, thank you

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Deep in the heart
5 posted 2006-11-28 09:36 AM


A truly enjoyable read, Titia

Poet, said my Muse to me, look in thy heart and write.

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