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A Black Lab Named Ken

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     I adopted a friendly old dog,
     a black Lab named Ken
     He's not much of a watch dog
     but we're great friends

     Ken, has a favorite red ball
     he takes it everywhere he goes
     even to the vet beside the mall
     A vision of smiles playing in the snow

     One night, I was sleeping in bed
     awaken to glass breaking
     Bang!.. Yelp!..  My heart sank in dread
     thud, thud, thud, my body was shaking

     My life flashed before my eyes.
     frozen in time, a prisoner in the dark.
     I fear death!  Will no one hear my cries?
     Then reality brought me back, "Arf"!

     I felt something hit my chest,
     thud,  bouncing on the rug.
     "Arf," Ken! I should have guest
      you scared me, I gave him a hug.

     The house is a battle zone
     Ken!, You're a bad boy, No! more ball.
     His ears went down as he groans,
     -dropping the ball at my feet, excited, "Arf", rlay rall" (play ball)

                                      
                  12-4-21                   
           ****Fictional****

Copyright © Debra L Brown | Year Posted 2021

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Sara Kendrick Date: 1/10/2022 3:51:00 AM Ahh!! How cute. You must have experienced something like this or heard about it from family and friends to write it with such expression and clarity. I appreciate your visit to my page. Sara Login to Reply Debra L Brown Date: 1/10/2022 5:57:00 PM Hi Sara, I'm happy you enjoyed the poem. I had a little black, long-coated Chuhauaua. A long time ago, every time I would scold, her ears would go down and she would make a "grur." Then, in a couple of minutes, she'd forget and be back to her happy self. Thanks for your comment. Blessings~ Debra

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 12/21/2021 12:19:00 PM Great pen Debra, really enjoyed this memorable writing as I had a black lab too called Cora when growing up. I did do a piece on here on Cora some time ago. Take care, Gordon Login to Reply Debra L Brown Date: 12/21/2021 2:21:00 PM Thanks for reading my story Gordon. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to reading your story about Cora. Christmas Blessings ~Debra

Harry Horsman Date: 12/20/2021 6:32:00 AM Love this, Debra, an uplifting poem, to go with my evening coffee. Login to Reply Debra L Brown Date: 12/20/2021 6:36:00 PM Thanks for taking the time to read the story. Blessings ~ Debra

David Mchattie Date: 12/19/2021 5:44:00 PM I don't know what we did to earn the love of our pets... what a blessing to someday be the person you're pets think you are. Have a great day. Login to Reply Debra L Brown Date: 12/20/2021 6:39:00 PM Hi! David, I often wonder that myself. Thanks for reading. Blessings ~ Debra

Mystic Rose Rose Date: 12/18/2021 1:02:00 PM He sounds like one lovable handful lol, nice poem , thanks for sharing. Login to Reply Debra L Brown Date: 12/18/2021 1:18:00 PM Thanks you for taking the time to read this fictional story. Hugs ~ Debra

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 12/18/2021 7:32:00 AM This poem reminds my of my beautiful brown lab - such a splendid poem Debra, if you wish to look it up , I Have also written a poem about her ' Hello and goodbye Coco'. Happy Christmas Debra, be safe. hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Login to Reply Debra L Brown Date: 12/18/2021 12:05:00 PM Thank you Jennifer for taking the time to comment, I will look for those poems. Merry Christmas ~ Debra

Anitha Jayasankar Date: 12/18/2021 7:15:00 AM Such a cute write dear Debra...Enjoyed reading my friend...Hugs...~ Ani Login to Reply Debra L Brown Date: 12/18/2021 12:03:00 PM Thank you Anitha, your so sweet to comment. Hugs ~ Debra

Gershon Wolf Date: 12/16/2021 7:18:00 PM Ken sounds as if he sure 'ken do' things to you! Enjoy him. :) gw Login to Reply Debra L Brown Date: 12/17/2021 2:21:00 PM Hi Gershon, "ken do" things, Lol! is some where out there in fictional land. Ken is fictional. I thought I'd better stop the snowball before it got to big. Thanks for reading it. Blessings ~ Debra

Bill Baker Date: 12/16/2021 4:28:00 PM Aah, a nice, fun, poem about your house guess, Ken. Great picture at the top. Thanks for sharing, Debra. A poet friend, Bill Login to Reply Debra L Brown Date: 12/16/2021 5:55:00 PM Thanks Bill, I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Blessings ~ Debra

Victor Buhagiar Date: 12/16/2021 2:04:00 PM cute for you to take care of an abandoned dog. Login to Reply Debra L Brown Date: 12/16/2021 5:56:00 PM Thanks Victor, taking the time to read the story. Blessings ~ Debra

Anil Deo Date: 12/16/2021 11:46:00 AM very endearing. Ken makes it a "holiday love" every day. merry CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND TO YOUR LOVED ONES, DEBBIE Login to Reply Debra L Brown Date: 12/16/2021 12:35:00 PM Thank you for your encouragement, Merry Christmas Prayers ~ Debra

Deb M Date: 12/15/2021 9:39:00 PM Oh Debra Ken sounds just lovely…..nothing like the love for and from your dog…..unconditionally!! Well written I enjoyed. Deb x Login to Reply Debra L Brown Date: 12/16/2021 7:23:00 AM I glad you enjoyed the story. Blessings ~ Debra

Valsa George Date: 12/15/2021 7:59:00 PM So your naughty Ken gave you such a scare.... ! But he is so obedient and full of remorse dropping the ball at your feet ! Enjoyed this tale of yours, Debra... ! Celebrate life, dear friend! Login to Reply Debra L Brown Date: 12/15/2021 8:05:00 PM Thank you Valsa, I'm glad you enjoyed the story. Blessings ~ Debra