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What More Do You Expect

He forgave the unforgivable, Loved the unlovable, Helped the ungrateful, Taught the unteachable, And reached the unreachable. He befriended the friendless, Gave hope to the hopeless, Worked with the clueless, Guided the sightless And defended the defenceless. Yet you let him sleep on a rug And never give him a hug. You even teach him to beg. You must be some sort of mug To expect any more from your dog.

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David Pekrul

Date: 3/11/2017 1:56:00 PM

Nice twist at the end! Not all dogs sleep on a rug; mine gets the best spot on the bed.

David Smith
Date: 3/11/2017 6:53:00 PM

I like to keep people interested and read poem to end. Glad to hear you look after your dog. Used to have hunting dogs when young. Just cats when Married and had children. Like them to catch occasional mouse or rat otherwise we will end up over run and no longer plague free. Regards David in NZ

Redempta Asifiwe

Date: 3/6/2017 4:08:00 AM

Great poem, David! When I started reading, I thought it was about God but the ending made it sound funny to me.

David Smith
Date: 3/7/2017 2:04:00 AM

Thank you. Glad you liked it. I try not make my poetry too heavy. I also like to approach things from different angles and surprise the readers. If it works there is something for most to take away and think about and relate to in some way and perhaps have a chuckle about. Best regards David in NZ Hope things are well with you.

David Smith

Date: 9/3/2016 3:30:00 PM

Thank you kind Lady. Wanted to write in my own way why there are few saints in world and show what it must take to become one. They must have to completely change their mind set to be able to forgive the unforgivable. Also wanted to show loyalty as virtue. Hope I find you in a good personal space. Best regards David in NZ.

Kiana Venter

Date: 9/3/2016 8:33:00 AM

AMAZING poem, this is really good

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 6/26/2016 5:26:00 AM

Dogs! Great animal...true at time they are disregarded. My next novel based on a dog's fidelity throughout time...already finished! Nice write :)

David Smith
Date: 6/26/2016 5:59:00 AM

good luck with book. Thanks for reading my poem. Regards David

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 6/26/2016 5:02:00 AM

Dogs have feelings that men could seldom are able to equal, as that of loyalty, for instance! Loved your tender poem which could easily apply to many situations! Welcome dear, David in our poetic family. May you stay with us for many years and write poetry of the same quality!

David Smith
Date: 6/26/2016 6:07:00 AM

Thank you for that. Poets are citizens of the world. As are Lions and Toastmasters. Thanks for thumbs up. David

Aishwarya Vr

Date: 6/26/2016 4:38:00 AM

wonderful... love this poem...........

David Smith
Date: 6/26/2016 6:11:00 AM

Thank you I try to keep my poetry up beat but often with a message although like to throw in a nonsense poem too. Will check for your poetry. Regards David from NZ