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The Story of Tom Turkey

The Story of Tom Turkey

On a chilly Sunday morning,
in late November,
a foolish turkey stands
in a barnyard staring
at the last of the daisies
growing along the fence.

The turkey inhales the warm fragrance
of pumpkin pies cooling
on the windowsills
of the farmhouse.

Inside the farmhouse
the farmer--
carrying a hatchet--
walks slowly
down the hallway
toward the backdoor.

Softly gobbling
the turkey runs to greet the farmer,
as he walks
across the backyard.

"Well, Tom,"
says the farmer,
"it's time for you
to pay for your keep."

Sensing something immoral
in the air,
Tom Turkey attempt to flee,
but his desire
for freedom is cut short
by the farmer's
quick action.

Poet's Note: ▼

Line Count: 31
Form: Free verse
Word Prompt: foolish, immoral, desire, daisies, hallway, softly, fragrance, and air.
Written for "Stormy's poetry newsletter & contest" .
Deadline: November 26, 2022.