Thanksgiving Day was
fast approaching,
And family members
and friends were cheerful.
At the same time,
however, people
Were starting to
feel a little bit fearful.
The holiday
attendees were split
As to their feelings
regarding the POTUS.
If he appeared on
the TV screen,
They'd have to
pretend to take no notice.
The day arrived and
all were together,
Watching football
and having fun
Talking about a
myriad of topics--
Everything BUT that
certain ONE.
The turkey was
carved; the dinner was ready.
Every Thanksgiving's
a major feat.
Grannie sat at the
head of the mile-long
Table and yelled,
"Come and eat!"
Food was passed this
way and that way;
Mounds appeared on
everyone's plate.
They all wanted to
savor the food
But found that each
new bite couldn't wait.
Suddenly, Grannie
blurted out,
"STOP eating!
Before you resume,
I'd like to talk
about something important,
And that's the
elephant in the room."
Aunt Margaret
practically choked
While Uncle Bill
patted her back.
Cousin Katie gulped
and fanned
Herself, feeling the
room go black.
The uncomfortable
silence lingered.
Uncle Ernie kicked
his wife
Under the table. The
tension was so
Thick it could be
cut with a knife.
"Why is
everyone so uptight?”
Asked Grannie.
"I'm sure you all agree
That it was time for
a change, and so…
That's why I bought
an SUV!"
Everyone felt a wave
of relief
Pass through his or
her body, and then
The sounds of
delight filled the room
As everyone started
eating again,
Saying such things
as "Cool, Grannie!"
"Of course,
Mother!" "I know I
Think you deserve
whatever you want.
Now let's have some
pumpkin pie!"
Thanksgiving Day
went just as it should;
Nobody fought; no
one was maimed.
We have a wonderful
time when we don't
Talk about him who
should not be named.
(11-22-17) Bob B
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