A Thanksgiving Prayer

THANK YOU
for all my nostrils can smell--
the pines in the forest,
the deep fat fryer down the dell;
for the scents of friends and family,
some familiar, some sweet...
Oh Lord, I pray
that's only cheese.

THANK YOU
for all my mouth can hold--
white meat, dark meat,
my wife's noodle casserole;
gravy and juices
run down my chins
and coat my throat
until I, in ecstasy,
choke.

THANK YOU
for all my eyes can see--
firm brown breasts
rubbed with butter and pudding;
nut logs, waxed beans
dripping in heavy cream...
Gee thanks, God--
I just fucked a turkey.

AMEN

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