Twas the Night of Thanksgiving

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.


Gobbled up turkey
And buttered potatoes,
Pickles and carrots,
Beans and tomatoes.


I felt myself swelling
So plump and so round,
'Til 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.


May your stuffing be tasty,
May your turkey be plump.
May your potatoes 'n gravy
Have nary a lump,


May your yams be delicious
May your pies take the prize,
May your thanksgiving dinner
Stay off of your thighs.