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The Malady of Thomas, by Doug Bartlett

20/11/2020

 
Thomas woke up early and began walking around, deeply breathing in the fresh air on his farm. He watched as the golden rays of sunlight began to peek over the horizon. He was proud of his farm. He had lived here his entire life, as did his parents before him. He raised his family here. He had many fond memories. However, his memories would soon come to an end.

Tom didn’t realize it but he had a malady that would cause him not to live long enough to see another Thanksgiving or Christmas.

His fatal malady? Tom’s a turkey.

Sandra James
20/11/2020 10:45:00 am

Hmmm...poor Thomas :( suddenly I'm dreaming of a vegetarian Christmas!

Mary Wallace
20/11/2020 01:30:53 pm

Poor Tom. The excitement of holidays is not for everyone. Good twist Doug.

Doug
20/11/2020 04:12:42 pm

Thanks Mary. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Doug
20/11/2020 04:10:42 pm

Thanks Sandra for your comment.

Jim link
20/11/2020 04:17:53 pm

Tom needs to learn how to quack!

Fun!
Jim

Doug
20/11/2020 05:49:36 pm

Glad you enjoyed it Jim.

Mike B.
20/11/2020 05:28:05 pm

I’m assuming that Thomas’s farm isn’t in California, I heard the governor is giving clemency to all the turkeys this year...
Good story Doug!!!

Doug
20/11/2020 05:50:31 pm

Thanks Mike. I appreciate your comment.

Susan F. Reid
20/11/2020 09:32:15 pm

Boo hoo! Good illustration of why some people can't handle farm life, Doug.

Doug Bartlett
20/11/2020 09:52:20 pm

Thanks Susan for your comment. Have a great Thanksgiving!

Sue Clayton
21/11/2020 01:43:55 am

Ban Thanksgiving and Christmas. Tom's life matters. Turkey lives matter. All lives matter. Let's live like sheep and cattle and just graze. But then I suppose grass is also alive. Fun piece. Hope Tom does live in California.

Doug
21/11/2020 04:27:59 am

Thanks Sue for reading and commenting. I graze a lot when I'm on a cruise. Thanks again.

Susan F. Reid
22/11/2020 03:55:04 pm

Doug,
I've been sharing this with friends and relatives. You picked a perfect week to submit this. In fact, I may attach it to all of my Thanksgiving messages.

Doug
23/11/2020 03:55:06 am

Thank you Susan for those kind words. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Julia Pierson
23/11/2020 10:40:40 pm

That is why I am a vegetarian! He can come to my house and be safe. Happy Thanksgiving All!


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