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A Dogs Life

In an attempt to lighten up my poem site I offer
this doggeral style ditty about my neighbor's dog-

I used to range those farming fields,
It became my daily habit;
And oft when roaming far and wide,
I'd catch a big fat rabbit.

Every possum, skunk and cat I saw
Were always under siege.
I'd chase them til completely pooped
Then sit and scratch my fleas.

But, then my master moved to town,
Oh! What a dreadful change;
Now, I am tethered to a leash,
No longer can I range.

I cannot run, or bark, or jump
But, in neighbor's yard I poop.
My master, though required by law
Does not own a pooper-scoop.

They call me Rover, though I can't,
That causes me much strife.
At last I've learned why one would say
'I'm leading a dog's life'.

Submitted: Friday, January 07, 2011

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  • David Wood (4/5/2013 11:35:00 AM)

    What a wonderful poem I like your style. It rhymes beautifully.

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  • John Brown (9/25/2012 2:11:00 PM)

    Funny one Joseph. It made me laugh. Someone ought to sort out those fleas though!

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  • Constance K Yost (8/28/2012 5:13:00 PM)

    This pooch may not be able to roam but he sure has a fantastic way with words! I do feel a bit bad for him, I lived in town once, for a while.

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  • Simon Gowen (8/8/2012 11:32:00 AM)

    I was tempted to give a canine out of 10.....but you deserve full marks.

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  • Robert Beck (8/1/2012 6:13:00 AM)

    I love your humor of this poem

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  • Karen Sinclair (7/8/2012 11:02:00 AM)

    This made me burst out laughing at the first part and then i slipped down in thought at just how much dear rover had lost.....then i giggled again thinking how he visits your garden to deposit little parcels of love..... a wonderful pieve of humour, much required and appreciated.... thanks lots karen

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  • Heather Wilson (5/4/2012 3:21:00 PM)

    That was such a laugh, I am so cheered up now, Rover was such a clever dog to write it, perhaps he had a little help from his neighbour who I know is a brilliant poet.

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  • Adeline Foster (4/20/2012 3:59:00 PM)

    Giggled all the way through. Have you tried mine - Indebted -
    Adeline

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  • Valerie Dohren (4/1/2012 8:01:00 AM)

    Wonderful - a real treat to read.

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  • Sally Plumb Plumb (4/2/2011 2:25:00 PM)

    Witty... as usual.

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