The Turkey

Another silly one

THE TURKEY

 

First of all, let's get it straight-
is it platter or a plate
onto which the turkey's laid
before the festive feast is made?

Do we actually carve the bird
when 'slice it' is a better word?

Why do we say a turkey breast
on what appears to be a chest?

Why do we gut the bird and then
take stuff and fill it up again?

"Drumstick"? Tell me what's the deal?
It's leg we're having for a meal!

Bones called "wishbones" will not do-
I never had a wish come true!

Instead of roasting, can we be it
microwaved or even fricasee it?
Or fill a pot with peanut oil
and toss the turkey into boil?

Above are, here and there, a thought
but really, in my mind, we ought
to give the turkey some relief
and eat some jerky made of beef...