Turkey for Dinner

an ironic limerick

A turkey who came to my door

thought I would eat him for sure

“Don’t worry,” I said,

“I’m an utter veg-head.”

So now feeding him is my chore.

Author's Note

I don't get out much...

Reviews

[Rayzor]

Hehe it made me smile. One happy turkey ;)

[Rita L. Sev]

I am always happy to give a smile! Thanks, Rayzor!

[Lady B]

I know that was one grateful Turkey fine read and fine write!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Lady B!

[Jennifer Gladen]

LOL So cute. I was wondering how you find the time to write all these great poems :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Mrs. G :) I try to carve out time to write each week; it is a way for me to relax, believe it or not...

[Vidya Bacchus]

Ha ha now he will bring all his friends and family and you will have to feed them all lol.A very amusing piece

[Rita L. Sev]

Yep. I had to invest in a birdfeed company... ;) Thanks, Vidya!

[Vidya Bacchus]

you are welcome

[Tom]

So glad to read you befriended that turkey !

A humorous, happy poem that would thrill any conservationist ! ( And turkey )!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Yes, the turkeys are all lined up outside my door after hearing about this! :) Thanks, Tom!

[Lilly]

Haha brilliant! A great, humourous and quirky limerick.

[Rita L. Sev]

"Quirky" is a word that people have always used to describe me - it fits! :) Thank you, Lilly!

[Lilly]

Haha that's a good thing in my book!
You're welcome :)

[Joyce S. Greene]

Another very punny title and delightful Thanksgiving Day poem, Rita! The rhythm and rhyme add a lot to the charm of your poem. Have a great Thanksgiving.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Joyce - Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours as well!

[NeiL ArandA]

I thought about adopting limerick as my writing style but I could not write humorous phrase as good as you. I can really tell that its flows naturally from your thoughts and pieces. What a relief for that Turkey knowing that it landed on someone who is a vegetarian. Do you think it might write and tell all its relatives to come to your house and turn it into a safe haven ? :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Thanks, Neil - limericks are what I usually turn to when I cannot think of anything to write. :) Yes, I am worried that as next Thursday approaches, I will have a flock of turkeys at my door!

[redflutterby]

Lol...needed that chuckle today. Really cute limerick!!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Red. You know me - always thinking silly thoughts... :)

[redflutterby]

That's what makes you a bright light here Rita!!

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Smiling here...

[Clockwork]

This limerick made me smile. In a way, it reminded me of a lighthearted story I remember from childhood. I liked the irony here, and the way you worded the bit about being a vegetarian. I'm looking forward to the holiday season after this one.

[Rita L. Sev]

Thanks, Christian. Glad this limerick could give you some holiday cheer!

[Clockwork]

You're welcome. For some reason, the part about feeding the turkey makes me think about pumpkin pie.