Saturday, November 21, 2020

SHANKSGIVING

 The Sunday Muse  #135

Submitted November 22, 2020

Art by Justin Dingwall

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SHANKSGIVING

Who was sacrificed for today?

A proud gobbler who had other plans

A piglet perhaps who was out to play

A lamb known to his many fans


No doubt they had each dreamed success

Far afield from this actual truth

Never expecting to be considered largesse

What a dire ending, forsooth!


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17 comments:

  1. Carrie Van HornNovember 21, 2020 at 11:49 AM

    From the title to the wonderful rhyme to the last line, this is awesome! Love it Beverly! I hope you do have a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving ahead!

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    1. indybevNovember 22, 2020 at 1:44 PM

      Thanks, Carrie. My grandson's wife just tested positive for Covid, so our planned small gathering is cancelled. We'll be cooking, however, and leaving their dinner on their porch.

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  2. HelenNovember 21, 2020 at 12:33 PM

    I cannot stop laughing!! Forsooth indeed, my good woman!!

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  3. C. SandlinNovember 21, 2020 at 3:29 PM

    Oh, this is terrible and wonderful at the same time! :)

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    1. indybevNovember 22, 2020 at 1:45 PM

      Uncomfortable to think of the main attraction!

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  4. Sherry Blue SkyNovember 21, 2020 at 7:02 PM

    Oh yes, we dont like to think about the lives these animals live, enjoy and dont want to lose........I loved this, Bev.

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  5. Gillena CoxNovember 22, 2020 at 6:44 AM

    Nice one Bev

    HAPPY SUNDAY

    much🖤love

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  6. LisaNovember 22, 2020 at 10:49 AM

    "Shanksgiving!" I find lambs too cute to eat, even though they are delicious.

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    1. indybevNovember 22, 2020 at 1:47 PM

      I used to love veal parmesan until my daughter reminded me graphically what I was eating!! Haven't ordered it since.

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  7. qbitNovember 22, 2020 at 12:50 PM

    "Far afield" LOL!

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  8. TruedessaNovember 22, 2020 at 4:09 PM

    Sounds like some dreams didn't end so well.

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  9. kaykualaNovember 22, 2020 at 4:28 PM

    Wonderful rhyming Bev! Sorry to hear of your grandson's wife. Change of plans is in order.

    Hank

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  10. Cressida de NovaNovember 22, 2020 at 7:28 PM

    I suggest lettuce hearts and mountain rivulet water for a politically correct thanksgiving lunch!

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  11. JimNovember 24, 2020 at 12:23 PM

    For a long time I've felt sorry for the little pigs riding in the back of an 18 wheeler headed to market. We have been gifted with the food chain but that thought dosen't do much for me. But I'm not a vegan nor a vegetarian.
    Thanks for reminding me of Jim Jones, (grimace),
    ..

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  12. purplepeninportland.comNovember 25, 2020 at 6:20 AM

    You had me at the title!

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  13. JennaNovember 25, 2020 at 11:07 AM

    I enjoyed this. :) Happy Thanksgiving (a day early).

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