Run turkey, run!
Original DDE™ art: “No Escape” by: rob kistner © 11/27/25
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turkey puffs its chest
knowing its fortunes — have been in better shape
hoping for the best
looking so well dressed
all while plotting — a dramatic great escape
sides all closing in
cranberries are laughing — giddy as a loon
gravy wears a grin
biscuits leap right in
mashed and stuffing hum a crazy little tune
turkey tries to flee
wishing it could blend in — at least for a while
it can not get free
fate’s made its decree
this poor birdy’s night — will not end with a smile
first he stopped to preen
posing like he’s modeling for fame
glowing bronze and lean
centerpiece-serene
till someone whispers, “Its time to baste again
he denies defeat
while he is tucked tightly in the baking pan
folding in his feet
grumbling, “Ain’t that sweet?”—
fighting to the end — this awkward human plan
the main meal is done
leftovers all are stored — in the fridge their placed
snacking has begun
feel I weigh a ton
turkey’s bowing out — lost to a butter baste
last he lifts his head
and offering just a shrug of dignity
“Make the gravy red,
keep my spices spread”—
I accept my culinary destiny
rob kistner © 11/27/25