When you go to buy a puppy,
One thing you must get right,
And that is in the judging,
Of what is at tail height.
This may perhaps seems simple,
But it is in fact a skill,
One miss placed cup of coffee,
Can cause a mighty a spill.
Soon clearing up the debris,
Will become a daily chore,
You'll spy another potted plant,
He's wagged unto the floor.
As when he joyfully greets you,
His tail will sway like mad,
And if you did not heed this rhyme,
You soon may wish you had.
Author notes
Do you think I might just have dogs!
Written October 7th, 2005
A contest entry
- Picture /Title by Legend.
300 points, ended October 11, 2005, 9 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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preoww....which means good
I liked the very last part... "...and if you did not heed this rhyme, you soon may wish you had." I liked the imagry (<< sp? ) as well. I mean you so can see the cup o'Joe spillin. Nah...I was under the impression that you had cats. -
this is great as always mom, and I have been thinking lately of getting a puppy , but Im not so sure the cat and the puppy would get along so well
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Great ending to a very good poem.
Please edit the last line of the 1st verse, there's one to many "a", otherwise, excellent.
PS Agree with others, misplaced would be better.
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yes as we no y didnt you think about this wen buyin tina lol
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very funny and so true! Good luck in the contest!
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I understand, but misplaced is the correct word. It means: "to put in a wrong or inappropriate place". It also means to lose. It is the same spelling for both.
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lol, great write !
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This was not a spelling mistake I meant miss placed as in badly placed, as opposed to misplaced as in lost.
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Very humorous. And not a bad little write. One misspelled word, though: miss placed should be misplaced. Otherwise a nice pick-me-up.
Well wishes in the contest.
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This is as ever a funny write that works so well
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Funny stuff
This was a funny one. Very light-hearted and true
I enjoyed the rhyme very much. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes to you!
Stacy
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This was real fun LOL I love dogs and am very happy with little miss Sophia. She is a joy in our lives. In the past I never had any problems with doggy tails Most of them had almost no tail. BUt I have seen it at friends places When the get exited the swept the table clean LOL Great write It made my evening Herman
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Di, I didn't know you bred poodles, Ms Sophia is a bundle of love, I envy your job!
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I love this..First because its adorable..Second because no one else chose this option..And Third, because its so true.
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This is a lovely light-hearted poem, obviously written by a dog-lover (I so miss having my dogs, or any pet, right now - not allowed where we are renting at the moment) Well written in your lovely style I've come to know and expect. Best of luck in the contest.
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This was such a playful piece, it had me smiling and giggling from beginning to end. I love it. What a precious thing to think about about when choosing a pet.
Good luck in the contest and thanks for the giggles.
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This is so charming and as I breed show poodles it made me smile, Pups are such fun but oh boy do they get up to just about everything,lol, sparky my youngest show pup is a terror and torments my old dog who is my shadow and has givem her a new lease on life, great little poem, loved it, all the best in the comp, hugs DI
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Ha,ha that's why i had Chihuahuas, they couldn't reach anything above an ankle!
A funny and well written piece, good luck
Barb
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O yes I LOVE IT!!!... As an owner of several St Bernards, this one speaks straight to my heart! The format and rhyme are very good and I would not change a thing!!!
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This left me smiling....
This was just terrific.
My old dog Max had a tail that would swoosh everything off the coffee table. God rest his wonderful soul.
My new do is a Min-Pin. -small, cropped tail......
Wonderful and touching piece. Best of luck in this contest. ~Pam
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Cheers to u for a joyful write..
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Hahahaha.... this is fun. Very well said. I have a dog too and I know what you are talking about. Well done. Anna.
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endless smiles to this one, , I'll remember this for long, very nicely written, flow and the rhyme all slick and smooth, enjoyed reading this...sweet blessings~
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Swan I am so glad that you managed to come up with an entry. What a wonderfully humourous piece it is.I am always hooked on humour in poetry so you had me tucked up as soon as i read it.Great write and most enjoyable read well done good luck in the contest
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i dont like dogs(infact i despise their very existance) which may have effected the way i feel for this poem. but if i turn it to a kitten then i see this is a very cuddly poem, makes me wanna go and give my kitty(rosie)a good fuss. so yeas brilleant poem i enjoyed this, but. id like to see your comments!
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C-U-T-E write!
hehehe, oh I heed it alright, I thank goodness Ms Sophia is a wee thing cause with the exercise from her tail I could light my house for a year!
Delightful and charming pen! Wishing you all the best in this contest
Blessings, Sandi
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I laughed so much when I read this, it reminded me of my pet dragon spot always leaving it`s scales every where and singeing the tapestries, and knocking over the suits of armour. Good work keep it up
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lol so does your puppy knock ya coffee over and make
a lot of messes Margaret? LOL but you love him anyhow.
Cute poem hope your feeling better. Love, Sherry
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