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A Doped Up Dog

I got a dog likes to wander around You might see him anywhere in town In my neighbor’s yard or in his trash Today, I don’t know where he’s been He just came a-staggerin’ in I think that my old dog has found a stash. I got a doped up dog Don’t know what to do He’s layin’ in the yard, howling at the moon He won’t feel so good In the light of day I don’t know what makes him act that way. Friday night and I’m on the town You can see me all around Any place where I can get a belt Made it in a half past three My old dog just looked at me I think he knew exactly how I felt. Like a doped up dog Don’t know what to do I’m layin’ in the yard, howling at the moon I won’t feel so good In the light of day I don’t know what makes me act that way. Well, Jake just looked me in the eye And I said “Yea Boy, we can try To straighten up and get on the right track Then we won’t feel so rough Messin’ ‘round with all that stuff And you and me won’t ever have to act…. Like a doped up dog Don’t know what to do We’re layin’ in the yard, howling at the moon We won’t feel so good In the light of day I don’t know what makes us act that way.

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Date: 12/24/2023 3:42:00 AM
I like the humor in this one, but I am sure that kind of life is not a good one for anyone to live be it dog or human. Thanks for sharing your talent with us. Sara K
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Andy Chunn
Date: 1/15/2024 8:55:00 AM
I think you are right Sara. Not a good way for anyone, man or man's best friend to live. Thank you for taking time to read and comment.
Date: 5/19/2022 12:59:00 AM
I love the doped up dog! The earthiness makes it unique. No Pretence.
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Andy Chunn
Date: 5/19/2022 8:47:00 AM
Thank you Elizabeth. These are lyrics from a song I wrote and play at rural settings. The folks at the Soda Pop Junction and Highway 31 BBQ like these songs. Thanks for you feedback.
Date: 3/12/2021 11:20:00 AM
Andy, you are a talented writer. I sure hope you learn your own lessons. Good stuff here. Keep it up. P.S. I enjoyed the story of the poem, too.
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Andy Chunn
Date: 3/14/2021 12:53:00 PM
Thank you for the kind words. I am new to this site but old in age. Looking forward to reading some of your work. Thanks again.

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