Nov 27, 2024
Thanksgiving: From a turkey’s point of view.
Gobble, gobble,
that's not how I say it
though, that's my fate
Two white turkeys pardoned,
a presidential reprieve,
not for the rest
Sacrificed to their table
they are thankful,
I had no voice
A family gathered,
gratitude and grace,
I don’t feel blessed
bellies full,
my bones in the trash,
I feel empty
On my way
to turkey heaven
why wasn’t I pardoned
Life’s not fair.
Patsy Starke 11/27/2024 Compassion for a Thanksgiving turkey