Good Old Jeff by An Old Codger at All poetry

Just newly married
All was pure bliss
The memories remain
But some I don’t miss

We wanted a pet
A dog was our pick
My wife named him Jeff
She taught him some tricks

Old Jeff wasn’t cute
In fact he was grim
Along with this fact
I learned to hate him

Old Jeff had a problem
He was gassy you see
He would stink up the house
And my wife would blame me

I tried to explain
I wasn’t at fault
Jeff did it dear
She said I was caught

Old Jeff would just smile
With that look in his eye
I wanted to choke him
I cannot deny

Friends would come over
You guessed it right
Old Jeff would walk by
That ended the night

I had an idea
His food was to blame
But the green clouds returned
And smelled just the same

I finally gave up
I’d just apologize
For what Jeff had done
Then kick him outside

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FloridaGatorQueen
August 17

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LMAO I can't stop laughing. The picture is so darn funny too. I had a cat like this here poem. LOL I enjoyed the read!!! Thank you for entering my contest
Dixie Dawn
July 20

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this is why you own my heart! I love this adore it and it make me giggle which I sooooooooo needed!! Thank you!!! Love, Dawn
- An Old Codger
  July 20
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  When it lifts weight from shoulders and mind, a giggle is worth more than gold. I'm glad this could brighten your spirits.
Ann45
July 18

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Aww
Meanie. Aww poor wee doggy. ha ha ha it's handy to have a dog to blame for when you let oot a stinky though ha ha ha well penned
- An Old Codger
  July 18
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  Poor doggy!?!? What about poor me??
  I'm glad you enjoyed this.
guardianhost
July 17
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You reminded me of my Dads ol'dog
This was Fun, easy to relate to - thank you for posting it the picture prompt is perfect!
- An Old Codger
  July 17
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  Thanks so much. Just havin a little fun.
the wizard
July 17

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I really liked this, it gives an air (no pun intended) of what we men go through in life, taking the blame and sitting back and say "OK" I did it - loved it
- An Old Codger
  July 17
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  It's all a matter of picking your battles. When you know the battle's lost before you begin, well, you know where it goes from there.
  
  Thanks for reading. Comments are always appreciated.
glenn shannon
July 17

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lol i blame the moodog but is me im addicted to chum dog food with gray its nice but the wind is bad good larf he man you rock
- An Old Codger
  July 17
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  Thank ya sir, glad ya got a chuckle.
Jade.Butterfly
July 16

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I think you should have kicked him out in the first place!!
Haha, My neighbor has a boston terrior and omg does she let it RIP!
I mean not only can you smell it you can hear it as she passes it.
She runs everyone out of the room gagging with shirts pulled over thier noses. lol
I don't know why but is think you wrote this from true facts..I bet I am right.. lol

This was too funny!
Loved it!
-Mandi
- An Old Codger
  July 16
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  LOL
  Glad ya liked it. A friend sent the picture to me and the rest, as they say, is history.
  Oh, we have a dog that will run you out of the house gasping for air but her name isn't Jeff.
- - Jade.Butterfly
    July 16
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    You don't have to lie, now you know that is your baby boy Jeff.
    *slaps knee laughing*
gwendoline
July 16
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heehee
I have a cat who suffers with flatulence too - she really does stink!! That made me chuckle!
- An Old Codger
  July 16
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  Glad ya got a laugh. Thanks very much for the comment.
Afreezingcoldsnow22
July 16

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Ha! My grandmother has a pug mix named Lucky who can send you fleeing for safety. hilarious poem thanks for writing it!
- An Old Codger
  July 16
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  Thanks. I'm glad you could relate, well, maybe not. It depends on whether the pug is there.
Sunshine Always
July 16

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Oh boy do I know what you are saying here. My old dog , bless him could clear a room in 5 seconds. Lovely fun write...mal
- An Old Codger
  July 16
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  Only dog owners can fully appreciate this. Thanks for reading, glad you got a chuckle from it.
Legend
July 16

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I know well the feeling My daughter has a Staffordshire Bull Terrier Itmhas the habit of saddling up to you and drop one. Enough to make one sick.
A most enjoyable read
Excellent
- An Old Codger
  July 16
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  Dogs, gotta love em. They do make life interesting.
  I'm glad you enjoyed this.
poorme
July 16

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Oh I needed this today! Wonderful work, good flow, and great rhyme.
- An Old Codger
  July 16
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  Thanks so much. I hope your day gets better and I'm glad you could get a lift from this.
Susan E. Pennycuff
July 16

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roflmbo... omg... this is too dang funny and I have no idea if you wrote this from bio or if you made it up, but I am thinking that you probably wrote this from facts... lol

This had a great rhythm and rhyme scheme that just led me down the page at a great speed and it was a pure pleasure to read dear.

I am so pleased to have added you to my favorites because everytime I click on one of your writes I am never disappointed. You make my reading journeys worth the jaunts. Thank you for that!

Suzi
- An Old Codger
  July 16
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  Actually, this write is both fact and fiction. My oldest son has an Old English Bulldog and believe me, that dog can run you out of the house. I received the picture in an email from a friend and thought it was just too funny so the poem developed from there.
  Thanks for reading, I'm glad you enjoyed it.