'Twas The Night Of Thanksgiving (a poem)
'Twas The Night Of Thanksgiving
'Twas the night of Thanksgiving but I just couldn't sleep
I tried counting backwards, I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned - the dark meat and white,
I fought the temptation with all of my might.
Tossing and turning with anticipation
The thought of a snack became infatuation.
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
Peas and carrots, beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling so plump and so round
'Till all of the 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 by the trees
Happy eating to all, Pass the cranberries please!
May your stuffing be tasty
May your turkey be plump
May your potatoes 'n gravy have nary a lump
May your yams be delicious and your pies take the prize
And most of all....
May your Thanksgiving Dinner stay off your thighs!
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