"Pardon me," said Tom T. Urkee,
As he blinked his beady eye,
"What is that I see behind you?
What is that I think I spy?"
"It is nothing, Mr. Urkee!"
Was my swift and sure reply.
"There is nothing in my hands,
There is nothing that you spy."
"Pardon me," said Tom T. Urkee,
"Perhaps it's rude but I must ask."
And he stretched his neck out longly,
and then he spied my shiny axe.
"Pardon me, my succulent friend.
Yes, that is an axe you spy.
Thanksgiving is coming very quickly,
so I must bid you goodbye."
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Run Tom! Run!
Watch out! The turkey's got a gun! I swear it was self defense. LOL! Oh Jen, this was simply marvelous! You outshone us all with your wonderfully funny and brilliant piece! I really felt for poor old Tom (not sure why) and loved what you did with the prompt!
Great use of the prompt Jenny! This made me laugh out loud - it has kind of a twisted Dr. Seuss feel to it. Loved it. And as much as I groaned when I first read the prompt, it has turned out to be a really fun one! Kat
What fun! Wish print media still used such fun pieces, not many do.
Happy Turkey Day ahead for you....
That is murder! Sweet tasty murder...
Turkeys have been know to drop dead of fright. Now wouldn't that be easier than that dirty old axe?
Good peom, Jenny! I wish I were good at that!
Poor old Tom -- he was so hoping that Pork E. Pig would be invited to your thanksgiving table instead!
Ruuuuuuuun Tom T. Urkee ruuuuuuuun!!!! Oh wait... I uh, I'm having turkey for Thanksgiving. I uh .... I guess that makes me a turkey traitor huh? I'm having ham too. Lord don't throw in a talkin pig. I'll have to go vegetarian. This was great Jenny!~Ames
I didn't see the pun when I first read the prompt. It was only after I'd posted mine (and I'll admit, it took some time to figure out how to use that, excuse me but, clunker of a prompt in my serial murder tale) that I realized the play in words. This little ditty of yours is wonderful. And like Kat said, a bit Dr. Suess. (One could do worse than be compared to his genius;-) Keep challenging us my friend!
fun story :) have a great thanksgiving.
blessings,
aimee
LOL, cute poem. Have a great Thanksgiving ;0)
Hi Jenny Sweetie...
Oh my gosh, you are so stinkin cute. I love, love, love this little poem of yours. How creative you are with the pen and the keyboard. I can see little Tom now.
See Tom Run.
Run Tom Run.
Tom can run fast.
Poor Tom, Jenny has an axe.
Oh Jenny. I love it when you write. Hope you and your family are ready for the holidays. They are coming SO fast. I would still love to get together for a lunch. I go back to work tomorrow. This time with Momma has gone fast. She left this morning on a plane, and is now safely home with Daddy. I miss her horribly.
Many hugs to you sweet friend, and SO much love, Sherry
Poor Tom!
Teresa
Curiosity killed the... turkey? Love the poem. Can I use it in my preschool tomorrow? So much fun!
Ha! Sometimes ignorance is bliss!
Poor Tom! Poor, poor, Tom! He knew what you were up to all along! He may be stupid enough to stand out in the rain and drown, but he would recognize that ax anywhere!
I just posted my story. Please come by and check it out.
Malisa
You're so clever, Jenny. Poor Tom. If only he could fly away.
Happy turkey time. xo
Jenny, This is so wonderful. I love Tom's imperious attitude in the face of his sure demise! I'm going to read it to the older grandchildren!
Thanks for another gem..........cj
Oh no well goodbye Mr 'T. Urkee'. Taste you later!!!! (you know like see you later) ... bad pun yes? .. never mind lol
Tina from
Mummy Diaries
Good poem, Jenny! And funny, too!!
My favorite combo: humor and verse.
Well played, my friend!
=)
Oh, no! I did so like his longly neck!
Oh, no! I did so like his longly neck!
Wonderfully funny post Jenny. And this prompt has inspired a lot of poetry and laughably loveable puns!
Best wishes,
Anna
Anna's SC wk 29
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