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Hapless Tom Turkey

Thanksgiving Day loomed for old Tom Turkey Averting the feared axe seemed quite murky So he made this soulful plea I would much prefer that ye Enjoyed a feast of spam or beef jerky

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Andrea Dietrich

Date: 12/9/2023 11:14:00 AM

Hilarious, my friend.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 11/13/2023 6:22:00 PM

Spammin' it. Sound yummy! lol. Thanks, Bob! ~ gw

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 11/14/2023 6:32:00 AM

Glad you enjoyed, Gershon. Good on you always - Bob

Paul Callus

Date: 11/12/2023 1:25:00 PM

A most enjoyable turkey Limerick, Bob! I do feel sorry for them turkeys, but must admit they do taste delicious!! ~ Regards // paul

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 11/14/2023 6:31:00 AM

Thank you, Paul. Glad you enjoyed. Best to you - Bob H

Charles Messina

Date: 11/12/2023 4:14:00 AM

Great limerick, Bob. Hope all is well...Gobble gobble :) Charlie

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 11/12/2023 6:18:00 AM

Thanks, Charles - a Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family and take a pass on spam and jerky! Bob H

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 11/11/2023 10:19:00 AM

Still laughing. I enjoyed this limerick immensely.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 11/11/2023 1:35:00 PM

Thank you so much, Hilda. Best to you as you continue your poetical journey and a Happy Thanksgiving for you and your family - BoB H

Ilene Bauer

Date: 11/8/2023 1:12:00 PM

ha! nicely done, bob! got me grinning...

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 11/8/2023 2:50:00 PM

Thanks, Ilene! Enjoy Thanks giving with your family and I'm sure you will serve delectable fare other than spam and jerky! Enjoy the upcoming holidays with your family - Bob H

Regina Elliott

Date: 11/8/2023 6:39:00 AM

Great one, Robert! I don't have the patience to pen limericks, so I appreciate the poets who do.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 11/8/2023 2:51:00 PM

Thanks so much, Regina. I enjoy concocting lims and hope I can come with more for your reading pleasure. Best to you and your family during the upcoming Holiday Season - Bob H

David Fisher

Date: 11/7/2023 5:06:00 PM

Ha-ha, a good one. Tom's luck, it will be turkey jerky.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 11/8/2023 6:09:00 AM

Thanks David - with Tom's luck he could very well end up as turkey jerky! Best to you for he forthcoming Holiday Season - Bob H