Bailey the Whining Basset Hound

A dog named Bailey
Is a basset hound
She would eat all day
If it could be done

She always wants food
Her stomach is never full
At night when tired 
Her bed is made up

In the laundry room
a gate to block the door
the whines to what seems
Like hours on end

Whines so loudly
That seems like hours
Only ten minutes
Until it all ends
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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July 4, 2018 at 3:18 PM
Hi Darlene, I don't have a dog that is hungry all the time like yours in the poem but I do have a turtle that comes over and begs for food.
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July 4, 2018 at 5:45 PM
Hello Bonnie Bailey the Basset Hound is not my dog. She belongs to my goddaughter. She is with me because of the heat being hot and humid. She is sick with cancer and her days are numbered. have a nice evening my friend.
Flaherty Avatar
June 30, 2018 at 6:15 PM
Probably thinking Darlene. Hey what's up with me ? Do I smell ? Why am I left outside ? Can't please some people. I know ill keep them awake
Flaherty Avatar
July 2, 2018 at 3:50 PM
Shame so sorry for both of you .
De Beaulieu Avatar
July 1, 2018 at 10:29 AM
Hello Christopher yes it could be all these things going through Bailey's mind. She is sick with cancer. her days are numbered. Have a nice day my friend.
Dietrich Avatar
June 29, 2018 at 8:51 PM
she sounds like my youngest grandson. haha (the whining part I mean. He is not piggish!). CUTE one.
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 30, 2018 at 12:10 PM
Hello Andrea, thanks for the lovely comment. Bailey is here for awhile because it is hot and humid. We have air conditioning, it is better for her. have a nice day my friend.
One Avatar
June 29, 2018 at 6:01 AM
Great poem Darlene.. Hope you are well.
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 29, 2018 at 3:00 PM
Hello Silent One, yes I am well thank you. I had problems with my compute and I had to get a new it took one week to get it. Now I am adjusting to this new one it is abit different. Have a nice day my friend. Keep well.
Gentile Avatar
June 28, 2018 at 7:33 AM
Darlene, it sounds like Bailey needs a treat!!! happy Thursday xxoo
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 28, 2018 at 1:56 PM
Hello Mike, she does not want to go to sleep in the laundry room. Have a nice day my friend. Have a nice day my friend. xxxxxx-oooo.
Man Avatar
June 28, 2018 at 6:01 AM
Hi Darlene.. I enjoyed reading your work this morning. Always nice to check out creative lines with a cup of coffee! please come see me...
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 28, 2018 at 2:00 PM
Hello Lyric Man, so nice to meet you. Havethank you for the lovely comment. Have a nice day my friend.
Cunningham Avatar
June 28, 2018 at 2:11 AM
Haha, I can see who rules the roost in your house. Glad you sorted out your computer. Tom
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 28, 2018 at 2:04 PM
Hello Tom, Bailey is a dog that visits for a short while. Then goes back to my goddaughter's Have anice day my friend.
Berggren Avatar
June 27, 2018 at 9:15 PM
Sounds like you have a good pet that needs a llt of attention, but I can see you love her.
De Beaulieu Avatar
June 28, 2018 at 2:05 PM
Hello my friend Alfred,she belongs to my goddaughter. She stays a few nights now and then. Have a nice day my friend.
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