A Turkey’S Lament

By Ima Turkee

Why, oh why did I have to be born a turkey?

There’s other things I’d really rather be,

A pussy cat, a cuddly dog, an eagle or a horse.

Oh why, oh why did I have to be born a turkey?

All these things I’d rather be and simply because

Thanksgiving day is here & I may end up the main course.

Oh why, oh why did I have to be born a turkey?

Now, you may say Thanksgiving Day is really super great.

But, I don’t relish being carved up on somebody’s plate.

Oh why, oh why did I have to be born a turkey?

I’d rather gobble, gobble

Than be gobbled up here, mate.

Oh why, oh why did I have to be born a turkey?

Hannah (0002)