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Turkey Dinner |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England 
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~ Turkey Dinner ~ The table looks so pretty with the crystal and cutlery And everyone is waiting for the appearance of the turkey It's a special bird this year she even had a name I've been feeding her daily and I called her Little Jane I bought her in July when she was really quiet small And I've been looking after her ever since the early fall Now everyone is ready, they want to take a bite Now is the time to tell them all about Little Janey's fight Jane was a curious bird she wanted to poke and pry Sometimes she made me laugh so much that I would even cry She would wander all around as tame as she could be And I even think that in her way she was fond of me She'd come when I called her, she answered to her name Sometimes when she felt like it she'd play a little game Nothing very difficult she didn't do tricks or things But she did like to play hoopla, she had a set of rings She used to wander behind me and help me out a bit When I was polishing silver on the table there she'd sit She'd chatter rather noisily, and I would gobble back to her And when I was making soup she'd give the pot a stir Can I tell you a little secret? Will you promise not to shout I couldn't do the dirty deed I simply bottled out How could I kill her, just what was I supposed to do? Could you kill your little friend? Come on tell me true How was I supposed to execute her? How is it done? I know I could have shot her but I haven't got a gun Was I supposed to bash her up, maybe hit her on her head? But I just couldn't do it I couldn't kill my Janey dead So I've got a frozen substitute I hope that they can't tell There's surely nothing to notice it has a delightful smell I'm sorry for my deception about as sorry as I can be But not so sorry that I'd let them all gobble up my Janey Marsha To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 [This message has been edited by Marsha (12-21-2001 11:48 PM).] |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ah, that neverending story.....girl meets turkey, girl raises turkey, girl falls in love with turkey. Has any love story ever been so poignant? My heart goes out to you and your turkey, mushy one.  |
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strbbux Member Elite
since 2001-12-19
Posts 3859 |
Marsha, this is so so sweet. I am so happy you kept her and bought a frozen one.. this is the cutest poem.strbbux |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (sigh) Oh my gosh, I couldn't help but cry reading this, I know just how you feel and so happy you got a frozen one! (smiles) I too am in love with almost every animal; your love for sweet Janey shines in this beautiful poem! (kiss on cheek) God Bless You, sweet friend, you are a true angel and delight to us all! Have the happiest holidays, sweet friend! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Marsha, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton |
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thepoeticplumber Member
since 2001-05-15
Posts 185 |
I so wanted something to happen for Jenny, and it did. There is nothing like love. Even for a turkey. I'm so proud of you and your story. What a delightful and delicious tale. And such a happy ending. Your friend. Rog |
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Madame Chipmunk Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-05
Posts 8296Michigan |
Oh Marsha!!!!!! First I cried and cried because I thought you were so heartless to buy Janey and raise her just to kill her and eat her  Then I laughed and laughed because of your little trick that you played.  All in all, this is a terrific poem...and I heartily applaud you  for writing it.  copyright2001 Lyra Nesius |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Marsha - now I'll never eat another turkey dinner again. hehehe BC |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
'Deer dear heart well, you know once you have a turkey by your side, nothing else is quite the same. I mean really there it sits gobbling all night long, it just stole my heart away. What can i say it talks my language As always Mushy    To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Strrbux I'm really pleased you like it I did too As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 [This message has been edited by Marsha (01-03-2002 12:58 AM).] |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Noah she lives on still, I'll send her to the farm across the road, she can run around the applr orchards all day. I'm pleased you liked it As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Roger well, you know I'm just a sucker for a turkey you know. I'm far too soft Glad you liked the story of Janey and me As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Lyra who can eat a friend darling girl. I couldn't do it Glad it brough a few smiles it was meant to As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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Marsha
since 2000-07-10
Posts 7423Maidstone Kent England |
Bill darling boy thank you muchly what a girl has to do for a turkey these days Glad it brought a smile at the very least As always Mushy To give light to them that sit in darkness..... to guide our feet into the way of peace St John ch2 v1 |
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RosePetal
since 2001-08-26
Posts 2985South Florida |
a very cute write mushy! enjoyed it  |
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