[Johnny Gage]

Once upon a time.....

In the firehouse the "guys" are busy prepping the bird,
when a call comes out for "smoke at Elm St and 3rd".

On goes the gear and in the truck they climb,
Sirens and lights while making the best time.

"Engine 11 is on the scene" the Captain tells dispatch,
Off go the firefighters hoping to make a quick catch.

With hose in hand they run through the door,
only to see people and chairs galore.

Into the kitchen they now make their way,
what a sight to see with nothing to say.

Housewife standing by the counter and a tall smokey wisp,
and there in the roaster is a turkey, burned to a crisp.

A blushing woman and a hearty laugh by "the guys",
they put a fan in the door and blow the smoke to the skies.

A quick huddle with the Captain and a plan is soon laid,
to invite the whole house to share the food the station has made.

Everyone heads out to get their cars, trucks and a van,
to the station they go, down to the last man.

Loud, boisterous talk, children running there and here,
and a Thanksgiving meal which gave everyone good cheer.

A charred bird, and an embarassed wife who thought she'd die,
were quickly forgotten with a slice of pumpkin pie.

By David K.
aka: Johnny Gage
11/26/03

A Happy and Blessed
Thanksgiving to Everyone!

[Soaring Feather]

Hi Johnny!

Wonderful Thanksgiving Day poem.

Thanks so much and Happy T-Day to you and yours.

God Bless.

[Johnny Gage]

Ping to #69.

; )

[snippy_about_it]

Thanks Johnny, wonderful poem and a good story too!

Happy Thanksgiving!

[snippy_about_it]

btw - I'm borrowing your html color code for tomorrow. :)

[SAMWolf]

LOL! "A charred bird"

I've been known to do that a couple of times.