> Hi All, > > This was sent to me from the Census Online List. I thought you all might > enjoy it!! Happy Thanksgiving to All. > > Thanksgiving Poem (a bit of fun) > > 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, > pickles and carrots, 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!