Almost Turkey Time

'Twas the night of Thanksgiving,

but I just couldn't sleep...

I tried counting backwards,

I tried counting sheep.

The leftovers beckoned...

the dark meat and white,

but I fought the temptation

with all of my might.

Tossing and turning with anticipation,

the thought of a snack became infatuation.

So, I raced to the kitchen,

flung open the door

and gazed at the fridge, full of goodies galore.

I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes,

stuffing with gravy,

green beans and tomatoes.

I felt myself swelling

so plump and so round,

till all of a sudden,

I rose off the ground.

I crashed through the ceiling,

floating into the sky

with a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie.

But, I managed to yell as I soared past the trees...

Happy eating to all -- pass the cranberries, please.