Thanksgiving Dinner

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The turkey waits in the freezer,
For me to defrost its giblets,
And the yams set in the crisper,
My Grandmother knew how to cook.

I’m looking for old recipes,
For German potato salad,
And walnut sauce of cranberries,
My Grandmother knew how to cook.

What if I screw up the dressing,
Or burn the bird in the oven?
Will I then receive a cursing?
My Grandmother knew how to cook.

Perhaps I just need to order,
Turkey and all the fixings from
Wal-Mart and they will cook dinner.
My Grandmother knew how to cook.

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