The Turkey

Gobble...

Once upon a midnight dreary while I pondered weak and weary,

considering the morrow’s horrid chore

There were many tough decisions I thought through with great precision

Yet there were so many factors to ignore

As I stared at dying embers I was burdened by November

Oh why had I agreed to do this deed?

In all my years of living, I’d not cheffed my own Thanksgiving

and tomorrow twenty guests I had to feed

I stressed over the shopping and I started on pre-chopping

but still the bird was frozen halfway through

I’d made it my obsession to make a grand impression

though my trial mashed potatoes seemed like glue

As that poultry sat there mocking my success this iceberg blocking,

I wondered if hot gravy I should pour

I fear my effort’s naught and I’m really quite distraught ~

this turkey will have thawed out…

 nevermore.

Author's Note

Second write for The Raven contest...

Reviews

[Lyn Anderson]

Ha ha, I love it. Sometimes we agree to the weirdest of things and then regret it afterward. Like cookies for the entire grade 2/3 and 5/6 class.:)

[Rita L. Sev]

That's a LOT of cookies! :) But these tasks are worth it for the joy and memories they bring. Thanks, KL!

[AprilRN1210]

your creativity and humor shine through in this funny fiasco of a family feast.. had me giggling.. reminds me of my sister in the kitchen... loved it as always girl!..

[Rita L. Sev]

Oh, I hope your sister isn't cooking the Thanksgiving feast if that's the case! Lol! Thanks as always for your kind words, April, and Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

[icelandicblue]

LOL...my grandmother was very very frugal and one year that turkey just didn't thaw, I remember wearing a winter hat. Thank god for fixings...they are the best part anyway. You have such a wonderful way with words.

[Rita L. Sev]

Agreed about the fixings! I could eat potatoes and stuffing all day! Thank you, Blue - happy Thanksgiving!

[willweb]

This has me laughing Rita. This is so funny, I can picture this kitchen nightmare clearly.

[Rita L. Sev]

Hopefully, you will not be seeing it at your own gathering tomorrow! Thanks, Will! Happy Thanksgiving!

[Marie]

I'm glad my daughter is roasting the turkey on Thursday.

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Tell her to be strong, Marie - it thaws out eventually! Happy Thanksgiving!

[ImSJ]

You have made me feel your pain. But they say that the burned hand teaches best. In this case the frozen turkey delivers the lesson. All might be forgotten if the pumpkin pie turns out alright, though.
Happy Thanksgiving!

[Rita L. Sev]

True - as long as the pie is good, all is right with the world! Thank you, SJ!

[Tate Morgan]

And here we thought you just tossed it in the over for a fortnight add seasoning and break out the bottle You mean its actually work and hard?

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Actually, as a vegetarian, I never have to worry about cooking a turkey... But I can imagine the stress! :) Happy Thanksgiving, Tate!

[Tate Morgan]

the same to you dear

[Haley Wilson]

This was actually very entertaining to read, but also intriguing. Happy early Thanksgiving over there!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you, Haley! Glad to entertain. Happy Thanksgiving to you too!

[Matching Socks]

This is a fun poem for your coming Holiday!
Hope you have a good holiday Rita!

[Rita L. Sev]

Thank you kindly, Ana! Happy Thanksgiving!

[Matching Socks]

You're welcome! I remember my first. It actually went well.
It was the second one that flopped!

We had ours last month in Canada. Pilgrims came here first I guess??? :-)
I don't know, history is not my strong subject. Have a lovely time with your family!

[Sheila Kline]

So glad you brought this back up Rita! It is so entertaining and appropriate for the approaching Thanksgiving Gobble, Gobble Day!! I love it!!

[Rita L. Sev]

:) Thank you, Sheila! I remember having fun writing this one. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!