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Turkey For Me The turkey's our grand native bird America's finest—absurd that eagles became our symbol of fame since "native" is always preferred. Bald eagle's our symbol for sure but turkeys each year were a lure at markets and farms, in fields and barns, our Thanksgiving feast did insure. Main course for our dinner that day, two centuries plus, turkeys they appeased, kept us strong, when feasts came along, they sacrificed their lives that way. So it would be fair if we could choose turkey for the common good. Our symbol should be Thanksgiving Turkey! Their service is misunderstood! Sandra M. Haight ~NA~ Contest: 1776: The Eagle, The Dove, Or The Turkey? Sponsor: Mary Oliver Rotman Judged: 11/10/2015 Fictional Fun Write—I love our Bald Eagle!

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A. Juman

Date: 11/8/2015 11:29:00 AM

Very nice -I like it. please do check out mines too

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 11/3/2015 1:07:00 AM

Sandra witty and humorous!!! ! congrats that you win in this!!~Olive Eloisa =`)

Kp Nunez

Date: 11/2/2015 2:45:00 AM

Loved the way you wrote this, Sandra. Clever way to choose limerick for a light write. The bird version of a sacrificial lamb -deserving of a win! hugs!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/1/2015 3:45:00 PM

I love it. If I do the contest, this bird is my choice too!! The dove?? ARE they kidding?? I think maybe you will get a win with this one. Usually she only picks three so I wish you luck!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/1/2015 12:59:00 PM

Good idea for the contest..Reads like winning material to me..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara..Some of that Seven Layer Fudge Iced Cake would be just grand for dessert..

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/1/2015 6:58:00 PM

Thank you so much, Sara. I appreciate your positive support. Hugs, Sandra

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 11/1/2015 12:53:00 PM

A great entry Sandra! The unglamorous turkey becomes elegant and savory on our Thanksgiving table,and they are far more favored than the magestic eagle as far as praise goes. Loved this one! #7

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/1/2015 7:00:00 PM

Hi Connie, glad you like this. It just made sense to me, although I love our Bald Eagle too. Thanks for stopping by with your nice comment and rating support. Hugs, Sandra

Kim Merryman

Date: 10/31/2015 1:31:00 PM

Benjamin Franklin wanted the turkey for our national bird. I think the eagle is more a symbol of power and freedom. But I love turkey on Thanksgiving and I enjoyed your delightful poem! Best wishes in the contest! Love, Kim

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/1/2015 7:02:00 PM

Thank you, Kim. Yes, our eagle is a great symbol of power and freedom for our country. Thought I would give the turkey some poetic praise thinking that many won't choose him as their theme! Glad you liked it. Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison

Date: 10/31/2015 12:15:00 PM

Great fun write Sandra - We don't have thanksgiving and I don't like turkey so they are safe with me lol:-)Good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight
Date: 11/1/2015 7:02:00 PM

Thanks, Jan. It was a fun write! Hugs, Sandra