Crumb

It fell from the masters table.
Pets would snaffle it if able.
"Why!,' yelled the master,  'are you dumb?
You grapple over one mere crumb!
You both have big bowls full of food.
You're so ungrateful! That's just rude.
Nevertheless, you mortal things,
So much joy your company brings."

The dogs wag their tails happily.
They play and jump with child like glee.
What would man do without his friend?
With whom would precious time he'd spend?
Ponder this and your rage will numb
When your dog takes away your crumb.
These furry friends enrich our life.
They comfort us in times of strife.


Written 13th January 2022
For the C Forms - Couplet contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022


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Date: 2/1/2022 9:40:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. What a wonderful story/write. They love every crumb from the table. It is much better than their bowls of food. Love these two lines, "These furry friends enrich our life. -and- They comfort us in times of strife." So Very True. Have a blessed day..............
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Date: 1/31/2022 6:22:00 AM
"These furry friends enrich our life. They comfort us in times of strife." - Great truth beautifully said. Congratulations!
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 1/31/2022 2:38:00 PM
Thank you. I remember fondly our girl. She enriched our life very much. Dogs have a way of comforting and even cheering us up :-D
Date: 1/30/2022 2:55:00 PM
Natasha, congratulations on your Second Place win in my C Forms - Couplet contest with your wonderful poem, I love dogs ~Constance
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 1/31/2022 2:37:00 PM
Thank you so much for my placement in your contest! I love dogs too. Every time I see one and if the owner seems friendly I just have to pet the dog. Such lovely creatures :-D thanks again Constance x
Date: 1/18/2022 4:59:00 PM
This was so cute and so true. We have a little pugalier, and his nickname could be mooch. They certainly do enrich our lives though. Shared this with my husband, he smiled and chuckled. I enjoyed this poem a lot. Glad to have found.
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Natasha L Scragg
Date: 1/19/2022 5:47:00 AM
Awe thanks Marikate. I hoped that the humour would be seen. I haven't got a dog at present. But I'll definitely get one in the future. They are so loving and they are happy with food, sleep and lots of love :-D so glad you and your husband enjoyed this one xx
Date: 1/14/2022 6:43:00 PM
Ditto to that Natasha!! Love this poem and like you love mans furry friend! Enjoyed . Debxx
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Date: 1/19/2022 5:48:00 AM
Thanks Deb. Dogs are amazing!!
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