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I Can Play This Game(gold)

They sometimes call me stupid mutt
but I don't really mind,
'cos I know how to play their game
I'm not that flipping blind!

It's also said I'm man's best friend
I'm never far away,
knowing all the ploys and lurks
much worship I display.

And when I don't do what they say
like running 'cross the road,
I get a mighty telling off
as ears almost explode.

I skulk into a corner
with such look of mournful plea
pretending that I'm sorry
when I'm busting for a pee.

But I sit there looking serious
repentent for my crime,
knowing I'll be forgiven
only a matter of time.

I surely don't regret my sin
that risk I quite enjoyed,
I'm cunning and I'm clever
this repentance a decoy.

I know better than that cat
who sticks her nose up high,
pretending they are peasants
their own actions they deny.

I'm man's best friend because I know
just how I must react,
rewarded for wrongdoings
and for putting on my act!

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A cat, after being scolded, goes about its business. A dog slinks off into a corner and pretends to be doing a serious self-reappraisal. ~Robert Brault

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  • Navajo Apsara gold member
    August 20

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    I can see why you won putting yourself in the dogs shoes. LOL Congratulations on the gold. This is excellent you deserved it and earned it. Thank you for sharing and it was a pleasure to read.


    • AliceinPoetryLand gold member
      August 20
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      Thank you for your lovely comment and congratulations They are very much appreciated
      Gaylene


  • GotLilt
    August 15

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    Great description. I love the rhyme

    I skulk into a corner
    with such look of mournful plea
    pretending that I'm sorry
    when I'm busting for a pee.


  • penman gold member
    August 14

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    Wonderful

    Oh my now that is a dog's view. Very creative and so filled with truth. Best of luck in the contest.


  • individuality gold member
    August 14

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    a good poem, ah dog and cats, it just so happens that is the title of my latest book, so i will take this opportiity to leave a link http://www.lulu.com/content/paperback-book/dog-and-cats/7232113
    well yeah a dog sulks and mopes about, a cat though, it will just think eh! why are you being mad.

  • Laly gold member
    August 14

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    Lol! My dog could have written this if only he had fingers and could type I'm sure. Thankyou for bringing a smile to my afternoon.

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