There once was a turkey called Boris
and he stood on his head in a forest
of sycophantic imbeciles
brown-tongued, benighted ne’er-do-wells
who brought their New Year offerings
to the turkey called Boris
And he gobbled and gandered, guffawing
to his followers, dizzied, unknowing
that a turkey, overstuffed and plump
could never hope to tax, nor trump
nor guide the country by its rump
to a ditch, overflowing
With sewery-stench and with stagnant
waters filthily putrid, repugnant
with reptile-politician-clans
those myopic, self-seeking bands
who had no qualms in attending
soirées, outlawed, abundant
Till one day that turkey called Boris
no longer could hide in the forest
of blatantly deceptive lies
which severed even party ties
they cut him lose: his underlings
stuffed the turkey called Boris!
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Written for dVerse
Tonight, Björn is calling for nonsense poetry, which, he explains, was often used for political satire in times gone by. How could I resist such a prompt? Sometimes the truth is more ridiculous than fiction…
Haha…loved it. The truth always prevailed. What a turkey.
I just hope it turns out to be prophetic…
Fit for the table.
Oven-ready!
Ha… I can see him gobbling and parading until the day reality catch up with him
Hopefully one day he will be brought back down to earth!
Ah, I see you’re a bit iffy about our dear ‘leader’ then…..!Oh I LAUGHED…I laughed already in delight at the title, and loved the read, very much, in fact I think it should be sent to number 10, they could have a ‘work event’ piss up in the garden about it, or course greedy Boris might not read it, with all that booze around to quaff….but everyone else would have a grand time<<!
Thanks Ain! I think a No.10 Lockdown Poetry Slam is called for, if it hasn’t, indeed, already happened…
You know, I REALLY think that B. Turkey SHOULD read it!
Gobble, gobble (wobble) gobble…
you’re very naughty 🤣
I’m not the one having parties while everyone else is on lockdown! 😅
That’s hilarious Ingrid! Stupid Boris, what a turkey! 🤣🇬🇧 Lol
Isn’t he just? Thanks Christine 😊
This is great Ingrid. I love it!
Thanks Gabriela, glad you enjoyed! 😊
My pleasure. It made my day 🌸🌺🌹
🤗
I know it isn’t a coincidence that the turkey resembles another dirty bird across the pond. My bile rises when I think of these two!
At least yours is no longer in office!
for now! He has already stated he plans on running in 2024. I hope all of his magate followers have died of covid before then.
Surely he won’t get back in? 😳
Oh I hope not, Ingrid 🙁 Seriously, nobody in their right mind would vote for him, but so many are not. The propaganda kool-aid that so many drink is shocking.
I know, Lisa – the whole world is a bit mad right now!
Funny and clever, Ingrid! I had a feeling someone would write about Boris. 😀
Someone had to 😅 thanks Merril!
That is a man very good at appearing as a turkey, when really he’s as dangerous and elusive as a squid.
If he survives this one then satire really is dead!
A wonderful slam at Populists all, would-be dictators, and cowardly strong men. I kept away from the politics this time, but I loved that your pen was like a poetic scalpel.
Always a pleasure, Glenn!
I think Boris and Trump inspire the best poetry out of you Ingrid! 😆 Enjoyed!
They certainly bring out something in me…😅 thanks Tricia!
Ha ha ha — I am laughing through gritted teeth Ingrid. Recent years must have begun the era of moronic leadership. Boris & Trump! Tweedle dee & Tweedle dum… 🙄
Aren’t they just though? But less pleasant!
LOL!!!! NICE ONE
much love…
Thanks Gillena 😊
Brilliant!
Lights fuse and retires…
🙂
Thankee 😊
You wish… (k)
Yes, it probably is wishful thinking, although the Tories never stand behind a leader who is failing…
And how do you really feel about him? I suspect it’s similar to the way I feel about another yellow-haired turkey still befouling the US… you know, the one you sorta mentioned! This poem gave me a chuckle, Ingrid, even though the situation is deadly serious! Take care!
It’s a huge dishonour to those bereaved by covid, to see their so called ‘leaders’ behaving in this way.
I wholeheartedly agree with you, Ingrid. I hope we can soon put this shameful era behind us.
What a soft, sweet apocalyptic and critique piece! Well said. One day the tables will truly be turned against this Boris the turkey.
We can only hope so, Lamittan, thank you! 🙏
Most welcome 😊
Oh you clever lady. What a treat to imbibe me in with this one. Loved it all, especially this: he gobbled and gandered, guffawing to his followers…
Imbibe I say, as I just got done reading Darius the mate who recited something after going bar hopping with his buddies. His words put me in a good place. And then I stop here at yours and you sobered me.
Makes me think of someone I know, only I cannot put my finger on who this Boris could be.
It’ll come to me. I know. Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing it. (laughing still)
I’m looking forward to catching up this morning…I was too poorly to do much reading last night! 🤗
You’ve been unwell. Oh, forgive. I didn’t know.
And I went and did something stupid: wrote you two too long comments. Ignore me. Cut off my head for being so insensitive. Pray forgive.
It’s PMDD, and actually your words light my darkness: don’t apologise ❤️
Hilarious. For Boris, read Donald or any other pompous incompetent politician you care to name. Well done, Ingrid. 👏
Thanks Hobbo: I let all my vitriol out in a controlled way!
Hehehe. You’re welcome.
Well done. This is a great response to this challenge. I’d like to write a similar one about our PM here in Australia but her is a such an incompetent liar egotist words fail me. 🙂
Oh, it can get to that point, I understand. But what other tools do we have?
True! I did have a go at writing something but couldn’t make it work – too busy with other projects I suspect. I admire yours though. 😊
How much mightier than the sword, the pen of an eloquent writer is. I bow to you.
This is heaven!
Thank you, Selma: our words may be more powerful than we know! ❤️
Wow, Ingrid. Have you considered political commentary as a career path?
I’m hoping there will be an opening for me somewhere…
Haha, I really enjoyed this clever,nonsensical poem. Such a stupid bird Boris! And it all made perfect sense in the end.. 🙂
Thank you Veera 😊
Fantastically creative political commentary! I mean poem!
I wonder how this turkey escaped the oven this Christmas! Maybe Easter will see him nicely roasted! Brilliant writing, Ingrid. ❤️
Thank you Punam ❤️ I live in hope…
You are welcome, Ingrid. ❤️
We all do…
Political humour is the best .. the very best! Cheers.
Thanks Helen 🥂
dee-light-full!
Thank you 😊
I have never liked the smell of turkey – now I know why!
Haha – smells worse than a rat!
I love your silly poem Ingrid… Could just as easily be Trump on this end! … except some people here still aren’r ready to stuff him!!
How did fate connive a Trump and a Boris at the same time? Oh yeah, Cambridge Analytics asked for them!
poor boris, if ever there were a turkey who needs a comb or some hair gell, it’s boris. sorry, but the dude looks like an unmade bed. we have our own version of boris here in the states, so i feel your pain. i giggled all the way thru this ingrid, well done!
Hahaha! That was so much fun, Ingrid. Excellent! 😁
Brilliant Ingrid!
I think you should send this to him!
❤️😂🙌🙌🙌👍🏼
I would if I thought he would read it! 🤣❤️🙏
Maybe just get it in the paper.. but on insta it could go viral😂🙌🙌😂
No chance: no one is naked 😂
HAH!!! Good one! And did you notice, you used the word “trump” in there…..talk about turkeys!!!
Yes! I think that was a bit of ‘word-association’ 🤣
Great
Thank you!
I agree, what a complete Turkey 🦃 is Boris!
Yes, it seems to be the general consensus 🤣
Satirical policital critique- simply the best. Just how I like my critique cooked!
Thank you, I am happy to serve this one up!
I love the way you have written this Ingrid and it makes awful sense (if I can put it like that) like our dotty Scotty, I think they might be related as foul fowl go. well said indeed.
Haha! Thanks Paul. Many people have said the same of Trump, the Transatlantic Turkey…
Ah, yes, the three turkeys. 🙂