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!
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.
ReplyDeleteOMG!! Sue, this is just terrific! You are quite the poetess, my dear!!
ReplyDeleteHa! This was fun, you are forgiven or "pardoned" for sure. :)
ReplyDeleteThese are all so fun! Great poem.
ReplyDeleteThat poor guy! Even if he is made up. :)
ReplyDeleteReally messed that up...will try again!
ReplyDeleteGreat 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
ReplyDeleteWell this Tom has an attitude! Too many feathers have been ruffled!! Great poem!~Ames
ReplyDeleteI think you give Shel Silverstein a run for his money. Very cute!!
ReplyDeleteI like Tom's way of thinking!
ReplyDeleteinferno
HAha ha ha!!! Poor Tom! He needs one of those, "Eat Beef" signs around his neck!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative, Sue. I agree, there was nothing to carve out. Every line is great. My favorite is the "dork from Albuquerque." xo
ReplyDeleteVery cute and funny! Enjoyed this a ton hon!
ReplyDeleteWhat mean parents your Tom has!
ReplyDeleteROFL! Love it.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteSue, This is absolutely fabulous! Your way with words mixed with your sense of humor makes for magic.
ReplyDeleteThanks for another good one.
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Nice one Sue. You make meter and rhyming look easy. I know it's not.
ReplyDeleteSue another brilliant take on this week's prompt! Your poetry is awesome and very well written! Great job as usual!
ReplyDeleteONce again, my jaw is on the floor. You are amazing. And you figured out a way to use Albuquerque. Saweet!
ReplyDeleteThat was fun - and as someone who grew up with the maiden name of "Money" I can sympathize with poor old Tom T.
ReplyDeleteSo cute, Sue! I'm always amused at your creativity with words!
ReplyDeleteHope your turkey day is perfect!
very good. I had no idea so many words rhymed with Turkey!
ReplyDeleteMy fave line was 'Why must people be so jerky'
You are so creative and make me laugh so much! Love it. Perfect for Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteI got a big kick out of this one! You are a clever, clever woman! I loved this line:
ReplyDelete"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 :)
ReplyDeleteKristin
This was very well concocted . ha!
ReplyDeleteYou 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.
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteThis is so good and funny too!
Best wishes,
Anna
Anna's SC wk 29
He was not chicken to state his point. Nice take :)
ReplyDeleteHe was not chicken to state his point. Nice take :)
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