A Loving Kiss Slipshod

The fire alarm went off
Water sprinklers came on
Near pups will not writeoff
Pups are my obsession

The floor and walls hotter
Dry hot air_no way out
Get faint start to totter
There's crash on door without

Master early today
He will care for me_pups
We can count on him to stay
His love grows in all ways

It's not him crash through door
He spots me; as I survey him
Shiver with pups on floor
He reaches_ touches rim

Container where pups lay
Places  in  pocket on coat
Fireman works swiftly this day
Concerned person take note

Who's here_need to be moved
Swiftly fireman moves now
To safety takes them improved
Flames leap; gone_  puppy chow

My life_pups was limited
Our time totally up
To be annihiliated
Fireman saved me _pups

My one_ only method 
To say to him thanks_thanks
Is  loving kiss slipshod
As he pets my scorched flank

(slipshod in this case:careless or messy)
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Brown Avatar
February 23, 2011 at 4:36 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Joyce's contest Sara. Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 5:50 AM
Many congratulations Sara on your fine win in Joyce's contest....:)
Pettit Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 4:53 PM
Sara, congratulations on your win. You have great descriptiveness and rhyming in this entry.
Calhoun Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 1:28 PM
Hi Sara - Another beautiful poem. I had to put my dog of 14 years to sleep last month. These poems are so hard to read. Congratulations on your win in Joyce's contest. Best wishes, Kory"
Richards Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 12:33 PM
A wonderful entry to the Doggy contest! Congratulations on a well deserved win! love, Carrie
Devonshire Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 9:32 AM
Big Smiles, Sara. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
George   Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 9:31 AM
beautiful and very touching dear Sara. Congrats on your BIG WIN! Lainie
Sweetheart Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 7:49 AM
Congrats Sara on your winning poem in Joyce's contest with this extraordinary entry my friend.. enjoy another sweet victory with luv..
Freeman Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 7:18 AM
Sara, thanks for sharing this spot with me, good to see you in the top 5. Agape, Moses
Mannan Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 7:12 AM
This is awesome.Tons of congratulations for this victory
Onclaud Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 1:06 AM
fantastic write,sara.. roses for you for the big win in the contest!:) huggs, nette
Poet Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 11:14 PM
Congratulations Sara on your well deserved win in this contest of joyce!Enjoyed your poem---kashinath
Haick Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 10:46 PM
Congratulations on you wonderful 5th Place win in Joyce's "Doggy Gratitude" Contest, Sara. Always, Annalise
Johnson Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 10:08 PM
Congratulations LSara. I enjoyed your great poem. Happy to see your name here. Love, Joyce
Kysely Avatar
January 27, 2011 at 1:08 PM
Very Cool Sara!!! Nice layout...Nicely planned!!! Good Luck!!! Christine
Knop Avatar
January 23, 2011 at 7:18 AM
Whish you best of luck, Sara with this great entry!...Gert
Loving Iii Avatar
January 22, 2011 at 8:31 AM
what style is this? any way the story is about a puppy mill on fire. sad sad story.
Guzzi Avatar
January 22, 2011 at 5:58 AM
and affectionate picture here [regarding Rose she is real BUT not named Rose ;) she has lost her bloom BUT as far as I know she is still puggin away at the last 2 years of college and has a job still, I pray the ending I wrote doesn't happen BUT all the other behaviors are true and still present..sigh] Light & Love
Sweetheart Avatar
January 22, 2011 at 5:23 AM
Sweetly creative Sara and such emotion in this tale of gratitude.. from the doggy point of view.. this was truly a kodak moment.. good luck in the contest my friend.. wishing u a happy weekend with luv..
Onclaud Avatar
January 22, 2011 at 1:40 AM
ohh, sara... a heart-gripping, wonderful piece.. winning wishes to you! :) hugggs, nette
A  Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 5:32 PM
Sounds like a kiss of CpR.. nice write~skat
Devonshire Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 4:40 PM
The poor dog was hoping it was her master coming home, but it's good it was a fireman with a big heart. He deserved that "loving kiss slipshot," Sara. Great entry for Joyce's contest and I wish you success! Love, Carolyn
La France Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 4:30 PM
Best of luck in the contest, Sara, with this wonderful poem~~
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