Kate Sanborn.
THE LOOKOUT
A little of my (not doggerel) but pupperell to complete the family trio.
Answer to an artist friend who begged for a "Turkey dinner."
Delighted to welcome you dear;
But you can't have a Turkey dinner!
Those fowls are my friends—live here:
To eat, not be eat, you sinner!
I like their limping, primping mien,
I like their raucous gobble;
I like the lordly tail outspread,
I like their awkward hobble.
Yes, Turkey is my favourite meat,
Hot, cold, or réchauffée;
*But my own must stay, and eat and eat;
You may paint 'em, and so take away.
Kate Sanborn.