THE TURKEY

Written for Outlaw Poet's Contest!

THE TURKEY

Thanksgiving Day had rolled around
The folks had come in from town
To celebrate with food and fun
And linger till the day was done.

Mother, looking quite serene
Had taken pains to cook and clean;
While Father sharpened up the knife
And give the blade a bit of life!

The table set with the best china
The turkey brought out; nothing finer!
The day took on a bit of glee
As the turkey slipped onto Grandpa's knee!

Granpa jumped up and cried:
"I thought you said this turkey died!
Give me the knife!"
Serene, he said: "I'll do it in!"