he talks to me as if I know
I just tilt my head
give him the eyes
thinks I'm his best friend
all I want is a long walk
a few wees, a dump
a sniff around lamp posts
bushes and trees
quick catch up on the news
he has to read that paper
he's just bought
or sit watching TV
thinks he's in charge
but you don't see me
picking up after him
they're both a soft touch
though when they argue
I have to bark to shut them up
I'm not a dog owner myself as one of my children had an allergy to pet hair but always fancied getting one. good poem Paul, an enjoyable take on dog walking
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Mon 29th May 2017 08:05
'quick catch up on the news' is the line that stands out for me in the way that it links the first half to the second and applies to both, a cunning trick indeed. I like also the dog as marital umpire - perhaps that's why just about everyone owns one these days? Woof growl grr!!
Col.
Only too true, and accepted by both parties, unchallenged. My lifetime has seen many dogs as friends, beloved companions. You get back what you give out. Delightful poem.
Anyone who has owned/kept a dog, or has relatives who
have that experience, will enjoy this lively little canine
view of its world.
Good to see your thoughtful and refreshing takes on life again Paul. This reversal of minds reminds me of cats, being generally thought of as more cunning than dogs, so your poem is breaking that mould I feel. A clever idea.
There's a goodly amount of psycho bonding with pets, and a love that's non demanding. I wonder that the great leap in evolution has not created more distance , but there we are!!
Aythangyow. Ray
It's been a while Paul. Hope you are well.
Well worth a chuckle!!
Here's one for you:
I’m a dog trainer. Before I met with a new client, I had her fill out a questionnaire. One question asked, “Why did you choose this breed?”
My client responded, “I often ask myself this very same question.”
Cheers,
Raj
Hi Paul
Lovely poem about humans through a dog's eyes."thinks he's in charge but you don't see me picking up after him"
Funny and all the better for being short and concise
Jon
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Sun 28th May 2017 09:45
I have to go now but will pop back later. Good to see you around Paul.
Col.
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Paul Waring
Mon 29th May 2017 11:31
Wow, in fact, bow-bow! What a wonderful set a
of comments. Thanks for each and every one. So many of you have encouraged me so positively from the start, you've no idea how much that has helped and I'll always be grateful to you. It makes writing so much more rewarding.
I'm also chuffed because this is my 100th WoL poem. I tried for ages to write something to celebrate, like '100 Not Out' or 'Doing A Ton' but, sadly, nothing came. But I'm so glad you liked this.
Paul