The Cursed Turkey

simply funny

The antique grandfather clock struck five

People gathered around the table

Signaling dinner soon would arrive

 

Delicious smells wafted in the room

What a grand occasion this would be

Everyone feasting together soon

 

But the golden turkey was cursed

Plagued to hit the slippery floor

The Great Dane got to dine first

 

 

Its  massive jaws were a direct hit

Gnawing and chewing on our grub

Children cried launching loud fits

 

This chapter now comes to an end

As the adults migrate to the door

For eating here will not begin

Reviews

[SpokenWord]

First I like your rhyming here, each word at the end of the sentence had that extra hmpf to it. I wonder how many families this has happened too. Personally if that was Dog he would be outside in the cold for the entire winter reflecting on what he did! LOL....

[Moflo]

Your rhymes are excellent without a doubt. The story is very creative, almost satirical in a sense that it reminds me of something written in England in the 1600's(that's a good thing!). I think the poem is delightful, really a great job!

[Bette]

lol the very first turky i cooked, my ex threw on the floor While in a drunk fit. he was a dog too!

[Esoteric Strand]

I really like the funky disjointed feel of this piece. Intentional or not, it's cool. :) I imagine this like an America's Funniest VIdeo's video. Good work. I rarely say this, but I probably wouldn't change a thing; the herky-jerky syntax is part of its charm.

Regards,

E

[Adelia Alighieri]

lol this reminds of the times I was a HUGE Roald Dahl fan.

[E.H. Monroe]

My boss has a dane named brodie..and yes..everythinbg that is put on th table becomes cursed. There is no 5 second rule in the slobbering jowels of a dane.

humorous and dare i say..cute

[StacyPerry]

This one made me grin. Doe that mean I am agreeing with the Turkey's?? lol

[Robin]

let me go over that recipe again ... One turkey , large , one great Dane , extra large , cook turkey , add hungry kids and anticipating adults and drop on floor .. *smiles*

[Arabdha]

have been in a similar situation..though it wasn't Thanksgiving..excellently worded..funny poem..had a good time reading it :)

[Tina Kline]

Love the humor in this and the way it flows and the rhyming, just enhance the humor! Love it! Great job. :)

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

Excellent humorous poem! I could just visulize it happening!