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Seven Servings of Tasty Thanksgiving Haiku Poems

Whether you fan it or ban it, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy!

Denise Shelton
2 min readNov 20, 2022
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Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays, but it’s not all gravy. Here is a sampling of the many moods it inspires.

A Mayflower Tragedy

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What if the ship sank
Would cranberry sauce exist?
When would we eat it?

Because No Ovens

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Did Pilgrims have pie?
Turkey, for sure; squash, maybe
But pie? Unlikely

A Cautionary Thanksgiving Tip

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Plan now to eat less
So it’s not your pants button
Taking out an eye

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Denise Shelton
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