The Thanksgiving Elephant in the Room

Thanksgiving Day was fast approaching,

And family members and friends were cheerful.

At the same time, however, people

Were starting to feel a little bit fearful.

 

The holiday attendees were split

As to their feelings regarding the POTUS.

If he appeared on the TV screen,

They'd have to pretend to take no notice.

 

The day arrived and all were together,

Watching football and having fun

Talking about a myriad of topics--

Everything BUT that certain ONE.

 

The turkey was carved; the dinner was ready.

Every Thanksgiving's a major feat.

Grannie sat at the head of the mile-long

Table and yelled, "Come and eat!"

 

Food was passed this way and that way;

Mounds appeared on everyone's plate.

They all wanted to savor the food

But found that each new bite couldn't wait.

 

Suddenly, Grannie blurted out,

"STOP eating! Before you resume,

I'd like to talk about something important,

And that's the elephant in the room."

 

Aunt Margaret practically choked

While Uncle Bill patted her back.

Cousin Katie gulped and fanned

Herself, feeling the room go black.

 

The uncomfortable silence lingered.

Uncle Ernie kicked his wife

Under the table. The tension was so

Thick it could be cut with a knife.

 

"Why is everyone so uptight?”

Asked Grannie. "I'm sure you all agree

That it was time for a change, and so…

That's why I bought an SUV!"

 

Everyone felt a wave of relief

Pass through his or her body, and then

The sounds of delight filled the room

As everyone started eating again,

 

Saying such things as "Cool, Grannie!"

"Of course, Mother!" "I know I

Think you deserve whatever you want.

Now let's have some pumpkin pie!"

 

Thanksgiving Day went just as it should;

Nobody fought; no one was maimed.

We have a wonderful time when we don't

Talk about him who should not be named.

 

(11-22-17) Bob B