'TWAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING
Twas the night of Thanksgiving, I just couldn't sleep.
I tried counting backwards; I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned--the dark meat and white,
but I fought the temptation with all my might.
Tossing and turning with anticipation,
the thought of a snack became excitation.
So, I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door
and gazed at the fridge, full of goodies galore.
I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes,
pickles and carrots, beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling so plump and so round,
till all of a sudden, I rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling, floating into the sky
With a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie.
But, I managed to yell as I soared past the trees...
“Happy eating to all ~
Twas the night of Thanksgiving, I just couldn't sleep.
I tried counting backwards; I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned--the dark meat and white,
but I fought the temptation with all my might.
Tossing and turning with anticipation,
the thought of a snack became excitation.
So, I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door
and gazed at the fridge, full of goodies galore.
I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes,
pickles and carrots, beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling so plump and so round,
till all of a sudden, I rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling, floating into the sky
With a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie.
But, I managed to yell as I soared past the trees...
“Happy eating to all ~
pass the cranberries, please!”
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Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Monique! Happy Thanksgiving!
DeleteHappy thanksgiving Pam!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you, Gloria!
DeleteVery clever!! Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.
ReplyDeleteBest,
Bonnie
Thanks, Bonnie! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
DeleteI love your poem. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.
ReplyDeleteGreat poem, Pam! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving! And yes, happy eating to all.
ReplyDeleteSo very cute!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you and yours!!!!
M :)
Great poem. I hope your day is going smoothly. I just popped casseroles into the oven and will be joining a family dinner in a few hours.
ReplyDeleteStay safe and warm!
Love your post! Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeletePam... Well, we pigged out starting with a shrimp appetizer early, then the turkey, mashed potatoes and gravy, asparagus, stuffing with artichokes and sausage. Later, it will be peach and caramel pie with praline ice cream. It;s been a challenging day! Hope you and yours had a great Thanksgiving... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
ReplyDeleteHope you had a delicious Thanksgiving feast yesterday Pam.
ReplyDeleteSam
The poem gave me a chuckle, hope you had a great Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeletehaha.. that's great Pam. Hope that you had a great Thanksgiving.
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