Dear writer…
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I know you’ve only got two legs
And elephants have four,
But honestly, you sound like one
When walking ‘cross the floor.
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It’s every night; I go to bed
And settle down to sleep,
You stumble round, make so much noise
‘T would make the Sandman weep!
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Perhaps you ought to take more care?
Maybe you need to diet?
Or go to bed before I do…
Or maybe, just be quiet!
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Dear Small Dog, are you being fair?
I’m quiet as a mouse!
I tiptoe through the pitch dark night
To navigate the house.
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I open doors and close again
With care so they won’t creak,
It’s only when I find a bone
Barefooted, that I squeak.
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If, on occasion, I might groan,
Or even, sometimes, curse,
It’s ’cause I’ve found a soggy chew,
A tennis ball, or worse!
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You’ve left me mangled spiders out
For unshod feet to find,
While I protect your slumber, dog,
By walking bare and blind.
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And what about your nightly dreams
That wake me with a start?
Bone-chilling growls and sudden barks
Designed to stop my heart?
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Dear writer, that’s ’cause I’m on guard
And while you’re counting sheep,
I’m chasing all the monsters off…
You need your beauty sleep!
π
This made me laugh! π
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I’m glad π
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Hahaha, I am sure that the poem was written with me in mind. So says, my husband π
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Ah π
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Now Duke, once he’s out, he’s OUT. Two things will wake him: me opening the refrigerator or calling him from the kitchen … or he hears the neighbors dog outside. He has an issue with the neighbor’s dog. We keep TELLING him that they are allowed to have a dog of their own, but as far as he is concerned, if he can see it from the yard or window, it OUR LAND and no other dog may tread there … unless he or she is part of our family. That’s okay.
Also, the squirrels on the deck make him crazy, but they are asleep at night … as I should be. Sleep well, dog and servant of dog. Tomorrow is yet another weird day.
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Ani has no problem with theneighbours’ dog…she can’t see it through the fence. The neighbours thouh, she will alert that they are trespassing π
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Absolutely love it!!
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Thank you π
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That’s an absolutely great poem Ani. They are noisy aren’t they and yes they do moan! And bang around …
They do not appreciate how much we do for them. Lots of love Ruby.ππ
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I don’t think they realise, you know, how lightly we sleep π xx
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Yes always on guard , it’s a hard life π
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A dog’s life ‘) xx
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Yesπ
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Reblogged this on Chris The Story Reading Ape's Blog.
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A great poem, Ani and Sue. (Can’t leave Sue out, Ani, she did her bit.) But I notice you had the last word!
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I always do π
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I have a problem, in that I can see both sides! And both are right!
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That has always been my problem too π
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thanks for the laughs; I guess there’s two sides to every story… π
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At least two π
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A good one!! I love each perspective.
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I’ll bet you understand them too π
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Ho ho, Ani, tis the same in our house. I guard when I sleep, I guard when I wake and do I get thanks? Much paw love Dante Dawg. xxx
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Bet they tell you to shush when you bark a warning too… xxx
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Oh Ani, this is a wonderful poem, and all will understand your complaint. But this one “Maybe you need to diet?” is wicked. π You should consider building a own house into the garden.Only for you, and perhaps some visitors, you love. Michael
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I’d sleep outside if she would let me… but she says the neighbours wouldn’t be happy if I found a hedgehog at two in the morning π
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Lol – Have to agree to your neighbours.
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Adorable as always, Sue. My cat is going to be very sad when things finally return to normal in my home.
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I’m not sure anything is ever normal around here π
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What a delightful and clever poem Sue! Thanks for the laughs! π
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Glad you enjoyed it π
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Definitely!
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Love it!
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Thanks, Danny π
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Ani, you sound like me. My tow legged gets up in the middle of the night to use a noisy room and then comes back and bounces me around in the bed. I’ve swatted her once or twice for that! Your friend,Garfield.
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I’m not surprised, Garfield. Mine waits to use the noisy room till I’m asleep…an I always lay across its door. Wakes me up, every time. At last mine stays put once she’s in bed π xx
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Interesting conversation! π
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I’m fairly sure the Small Dog won π
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Hah, that sounds about right. π
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Hilarious Ani. I do detect some snarkiness LOL β€
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Moi? Never π π x
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Lol, I’m on to you girl! π xx
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Heh π xx
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Brilliant! I can see both sides – well argued! And thanks for making me laugh in a week that I need some cheer more than ever. π
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Iβm glad it raised a smile, Alli x
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What a cute photo of Ani! The poem will keep me chuckling all day, I’m sure.
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Ani and I are glad about that π
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Reblogged this on BOOK CHAT and commented:
Something to brighten your day from fabulously talented Sue Vincent and Ani.
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Fabulous and 10/10 to you both.. a draw definitely..you are so lucky to have each other..xxx
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I can’t imagine life without her (though with summer moult of a thick undercoat in full swing… π )xx
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Lol.. get someone to spin it for you and knit a jumper..xxx
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I could stuff a duvet with the stuff.
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That would keep you cosy..xx
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Funny and sweet, Sue! Makes me want to get a dog…
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I wouldn’t be without her.
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Fabulous! Any dog lover would recognise the hilarious truth in this!
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They do like to keep us on our toes π
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-giggles- She said and she said? Brilliant. π
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Ani says thank you π
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Please tell Ani that I enjoyed it immensely. π
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Lovin’ it and laughin’! π€£π₯°
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That’s good to hear, Bette π
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