It's Saturday Centus time again, and this week Jenny Matlock has thrown us a Thanksgiving twist. As you can see, the prompt is a play on words, so I thought I would play with a few words myself and create a poem for this week's little nugget. I admit that I went over the 100-word limit by 24 words, but I had so much fun that I hope Ms. Matlock and the rest of the Centusians will forgive me. There was just nothing left to cut on this one...or maybe I should say, "nothing left to CARVE." heehee
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©2010 Susan Noyes Anderson
"Pardon me," said Tom T. Urkee,
"but I’d like to say a word.
Let me make this clear, not murky.
I’m a man and not a bird.
Why must people be so jerky
when Thanksgiving rolls around?
They just look at me all smirky
and inquire 'How much per pound?'
Sure, I know I’m kinda quirky;
I’ll admit that I’m a geek,
but I’m not THAT kind of turkey.
I’ve a nose and not a beak.
Henny-Penny, Turkey-Lurkey,
Cocky-Locky…beaks galore.
I’m a dork from Albuquerque.
I can’t take this any more!
Call me dweeb instead of turkey.
Call me doofus; call me drip.
Just don’t look at me all perky,
like you wanna take a nip.
I am not THAT kind of turkey.
I’m a GUY, so shut your lip!"
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HAPPY THANKSGIVING, MY FRIENDS!
31 comments:
I loved this very much. I'm glad your guy's not a turkey even though you were aware of the name. Unlike me, I didn't get it until I started reading others centus, duh!! It must have been too early for me LOL.
OMG!! Sue, this is just terrific! You are quite the poetess, my dear!!
Ha! This was fun, you are forgiven or "pardoned" for sure. :)
These are all so fun! Great poem.
That poor guy! Even if he is made up. :)
Really messed that up...will try again!
Great fun to write, I can see;
Also great fun to read for me!
Sue, this was the perfect use of the prompt. I loved it! Parents and their "gifts" of unfortunate names LOL. Kat
Well this Tom has an attitude! Too many feathers have been ruffled!! Great poem!~Ames
I think you give Shel Silverstein a run for his money. Very cute!!
I like Tom's way of thinking!
inferno
HAha ha ha!!! Poor Tom! He needs one of those, "Eat Beef" signs around his neck!
You are so creative, Sue. I agree, there was nothing to carve out. Every line is great. My favorite is the "dork from Albuquerque." xo
Very cute and funny! Enjoyed this a ton hon!
What mean parents your Tom has!
ROFL! Love it.
I got a great laugh out of this one and I really needed it too. I'm tired and I'm hurting and I'll be glad to get to bed. We had to go to Redlands to Sheena's shower and driving in pouring down rain both ways was tiring to say the least. It was good to get home and even better to read your blog after watching poor old USC get clobbered by Oregon State. This poem was just what I needed to perk me up. Sue, how you came up with this take on turkey is really great!
Sue, This is absolutely fabulous! Your way with words mixed with your sense of humor makes for magic.
Thanks for another good one.
..........cj
Nice one Sue. You make meter and rhyming look easy. I know it's not.
Sue another brilliant take on this week's prompt! Your poetry is awesome and very well written! Great job as usual!
ONce again, my jaw is on the floor. You are amazing. And you figured out a way to use Albuquerque. Saweet!
That was fun - and as someone who grew up with the maiden name of "Money" I can sympathize with poor old Tom T.
So cute, Sue! I'm always amused at your creativity with words!
Hope your turkey day is perfect!
very good. I had no idea so many words rhymed with Turkey!
My fave line was 'Why must people be so jerky'
You are so creative and make me laugh so much! Love it. Perfect for Thanksgiving!
I got a big kick out of this one! You are a clever, clever woman! I loved this line:
"I’m a dork from Albuquerque.
I can’t take this any more!"
Gosh, what made you think of that? Too funny!
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Malisa
Hee hee hee - so funny . . . poor poor Tom T.Urkee :)
Kristin
This was very well concocted . ha!
You are brilliant! I'm so glad I didn't read this before I posted my pathetic little attempt at poetry. I would have totally chickened out.
I bow down to the master of wit and poetry all combined in a fun little package.
You are absolutely the best!
You are indeed an amazing poet!
This is so good and funny too!
Best wishes,
Anna
Anna's SC wk 29
He was not chicken to state his point. Nice take :)
He was not chicken to state his point. Nice take :)
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