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Bark, Bark, Bark

When there is a thunderstorm - Bark! Bark! Bark! When there’s a knock upon the door - Bark! Bark! Bark! When a cat comes into sight - Bark! Bark! Bark! When there’s noises in the night - Bark! Bark! Bark! When Harry’s practice claims a cure - Bark! Bark! Bark! When fishing shows toss out a lure - Bark! Bark! Bark! When teasing him with an old sock - Bark! Bark! Bark! When the time ticks five o’clock - Bark! Bark! Bark! At least Tom doesn’t try to bite us, but now and then - PLEASE laryngitis!

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Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 6/6/2019 7:02:00 PM

Love it Lindsay! That's the reason I have a cat - dear old Jeff doesn't bark, poop on the lawn or gets me up at 3AM for him to find relief! Barking dogs are a nuisance. Neighbor behind me has a great Dane that barks at his own shadow and sounds like a ship's fog horn!!! Thankfully they are moving next week but who knows who will move in. 'Preciate your stopping by to take a read at some of my concoctions. Carry on, Mate! - Bob

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/6/2019 7:10:00 PM

G'day Bob … especially if it's not your dog. One dog starts and like the pony express, away they go with their message stick like way. Always a pleasure to read your messages in rhyme Bob - Lindsay

Gershon Wolf

Date: 6/5/2019 9:18:00 PM

Excellent, humorous piece, Lindsay. Just love the last two lines. 'Silence is Golden' ain't just a phrase sometimes. G'day! ~ Gershon

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/6/2019 7:05:00 PM

Hello Gershon … it's the constant monotone bark that grates on the nerves in time, but a dog can be a wonderful companion - thanks Gershon - Lindsay

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/1/2019 3:53:00 PM

Our neighbour's dog used to bark at everything, at all hours. I bought a device that has a high tone that dogs don't like and it helps to stop them from barking. I thought great, I've solved my problem until I found out my neighbors dog is deaf. The poor thing finally died and now I get some rest. I enjoyed your poem. I have always had a cat for that reason.: ) .

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/6/2019 7:02:00 PM

Hello Connie … interesting what you wrote Connie. There is a verse in that I feel. We don't have a cat as such, but every neighbourhood cat appears to have our yard as an ideal spot to be. We have a new pup now, so interesting times ahead - Lindsay

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 6/1/2019 1:43:00 PM

what a GREAT ending on this one. I guess there are shock collars to train them not to bark at everything. I wonder if that is a good idea! My dog was this way too. Uggg, it was so annoying.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 6/6/2019 6:58:00 PM

Hello Andrea … Yes Andrea, a barking dog (especially a neighbours) has the ability to test our nerves at times, especially if it appears to be barking at nothing - thanks Andrea - Lindsay

Pat Adams

Date: 5/31/2019 4:28:00 PM

My wife has since ate her words "I wish he'd bark!", about our over zealous poodle Pixie! We still love her though!...WDBTW........pat

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/31/2019 6:39:00 PM

G'day Pat … Our dog always knows when a visitor has arrived and our barks before a knock on the door. A dog also gives unconditional love so a bark now and then is quite okay - thanks Pat - Lindsay

Rico Leffanta

Date: 5/31/2019 1:48:00 PM

Imagine how grateful this world would be if you had this published by PETA or The Humane Society! Aloha! Rico

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/31/2019 6:36:00 PM

G'day Rico … I imagine I better ask my dog first. I could get sued for being too kind to my dog - thanks Rico - Lindsay

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 5/29/2019 1:07:00 PM

We have two Labradors and each bark means something, the early morning urgent bark, the asking to be fed bark, the happy bark when we come back home, and a short woof to say goodnight - really love them both - great poem Lindsay - the Laryngitis reminds me of a joke when a husband is thankful that his wife has lost her voice for a while! Enjoyed this write immensely Lindsay - Tom is just vocal! Hugs, Jennifer.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/31/2019 6:32:00 PM

Hello Jennifer … dogs are very intelligent and yes, their bark has a meaning for us to respond to them. However, there are times when they communicate with the district dogs that we don't seem to understand - thank you Jennifer - Lindsay

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/28/2019 11:24:00 AM

I don't have a dog now, but they are great animals...yes they bark..)) One breed does not bark at all. Panagiota

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/31/2019 6:28:00 PM

Hello Panagiota … true; dogs can be a great comfort. Our native dog, the dingo doesn't bark, it howls - thanks Panagiota - Lindsay

Paul Callus

Date: 5/28/2019 7:26:00 AM

Those barks can be most welcome, but there are moments when they can become too much, lol. Grinning at your ending :) Regards // paul

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/31/2019 6:25:00 PM

Hello Paul … correct on all fronts Paul. A welcome home bark is warming but an all night session is taxing - thank you Paul - Lindsay

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 5/26/2019 8:51:00 AM

Very amusing write Laura, very well penned on what a lot of us can relate to.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/31/2019 6:23:00 PM

Hello Gordon … thank you Gordon. It appears much worse though if it's a neighbours dog barking all night - thanks Gordon - Lindsay

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 5/25/2019 12:05:00 AM

LOL! I can relate, I have an old dog that howls for some reason in the wee hours.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/31/2019 6:20:00 PM

G'day Timothy … it's the moon Timothy. Or maybe crooning a lady up the road - thanks Timothy - Lindsay

David Mchattie

Date: 5/24/2019 11:24:00 PM

Now that I have a cat instead of a dog, I do not miss the barking but the friendship and loyalty a dog provides. that I do. Have a great night.

Lindsay Laurie
Date: 5/31/2019 6:17:00 PM

Hello David … dogs and cats make great pets, but their traits are totally different. A dog that continually barks can test you out though - thanks - Lindsay