Jan Allison Poet Free verse

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Dachshund

Some folks call me a sausage dog
I think they couldn’t be meaner
It’s not my fault I’m long and short
And look like a misshapen wiener

I’ve got four stumpy little legs
So my tummy is near to the ground 
My owner’s take me for a drag not a walk
Guess that's why they named me Cigarette!


01~16~15
Contest: Dachshunds – Rob Carmack
~awarded 9th place~
Premiere Contest #13 sponsored by SKAT

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Paul Callus October 2, 2016 at 6:30 AM I remember this witty poem well, Jan. The play on words is still fresh in my mind:) Congrats on being a premium winner! Hugs // paul Jan Allison March 3, 2017 at 5:39 PM Thanks for the comment Paul I am sorry I've only just seen it:-( hugs Jan xx

Beautiful Scars October 1, 2016 at 10:44 AM very cute Jan :) congratulations on your placement :)-luloo Jan Allison October 1, 2016 at 6:09 PM Thanks LuLoo:-) hugs Jan xx

Janice Canerdy October 1, 2016 at 9:37 AM A 7 for this too-cute WINNING poem, Jan! Janice Jan Allison October 1, 2016 at 9:55 AM That picture is just superb Janice lol I wrote the poem then found it - I rarely write the other way around unless a sponsor finds a pic as a prompt:-) hugs Jan xx

Skat A October 1, 2016 at 9:12 AM Jan, Congrats on your win. Stop by my blog "in a perfect world" and celebrate with a smile or two. With Hugs **SKAT** Jan Allison October 1, 2016 at 9:54 AM Many thanks Skat I'me delighted to be on your list:-) hugs jan xx

William Gray March 20, 2015 at 2:58 AM Sausage Dog, loved this Jan!. What a great picture - Lol!. I'm still smiling about Henry the hoover too. Great fun Jan as always!. All the best wishes my friend!. Jan Allison March 20, 2015 at 3:09 AM Thanks William :-) I do try and write with humour whenever i can:-) Hugs Jan xx

Julia Ward March 14, 2015 at 12:53 PM "a drag not a walk" - Lol! Jan Allison March 14, 2015 at 12:56 PM I had to post this picture when I found it - oh so cute lol :-) Hugs Jan xx

Skat A February 1, 2015 at 2:39 PM LOL, TO DA PIC, JAN, CONGRATS on your win ~ SK Jan Allison February 1, 2015 at 2:42 PM Thanks Skat I had to post it when I found this picture lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick January 28, 2015 at 3:13 PM Enjoyed the humor in this winning work..Congrats..Sara Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 11:39 AM Thanks so much Sara:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sandra Haight January 27, 2015 at 8:41 PM Very cute, Jan. Made me smile! Congrats on your win. Hugs, Sandra Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 11:39 AM Thanks so much Sandra:-) Hugs Jan xx

Poesy Relish January 27, 2015 at 2:38 AM Haha... loved your take in the topic...a 7...congrats on the win.hugs,nad! Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 11:39 AM Thanks so much Nadiya:-) Hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper January 26, 2015 at 4:11 PM You are such an inventive, creative person Jan, I love to read your poetry. Congratulations on your win and a 7. Blessings dear friend eve Jan Allison January 29, 2015 at 11:38 AM Thanks so much Eve:-) Hugs Jan xx

Carrie Richards January 20, 2015 at 7:47 PM This is adorable, Jan ! And what a cute picture to accompany this poem !! Good luck in the contest !! Jan Allison January 21, 2015 at 2:24 AM Thanks so much Carrie:-) Hugs Jan xx

Joseph May January 18, 2015 at 11:06 AM Wonderful write Jan... best wishes in the contest Jan Allison January 18, 2015 at 11:30 AM Thanks Joseph I do like to try and write with humour when I can and this picture was simply inspirational lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Isaiah Zerbst January 17, 2015 at 5:55 PM Great lines here. I like the humor. Also, good job on being concise but not leaving out simile and description. Jan Allison January 17, 2015 at 5:58 PM Thanks so much Isaiah I truly value your constructive comments thank you:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Laura Leiser January 17, 2015 at 2:10 PM Very funny and creative, Jan! I really enjoyed this! Jan Allison January 17, 2015 at 2:11 PM Thanks Laura I do try and write with humour whenever possible:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shadow Hamilton January 17, 2015 at 12:45 PM great Jan and very funny gl in contest hugs Jan Allison January 17, 2015 at 12:49 PM Thanks so much Shadow:-) hugs Jan xxx

Lindsay Laurie January 17, 2015 at 12:21 AM G'day Jan... Nice poem Jan. I grinned at the drag-cigarette comparison. Thanks Jan - Lindsay Jan Allison January 17, 2015 at 4:10 AM Thanks Lindsay its from an old joke:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich January 16, 2015 at 8:22 PM hey you found the same picture that I used. hahaha. Love how you had him be called cigarette. this is a darling one, Jan. Jan Allison January 17, 2015 at 4:09 AM Thanks Andrea - will pop by and read yours when I get the chance but am very busy today:-) Hugs Jan x

Paul Callus January 16, 2015 at 4:28 PM Lovely write, Jan! The last two lines round it off beautifully! I always sort of feel sorry for these dogs; they look so friendly, but those short legs must make them feel inferior:( hugs :) // paul Jan Allison January 16, 2015 at 6:14 PM I struggled with the end line called him Cheroot but then changed it to cigarette - its from and old old joke lol:-) Let's hope the judge has a sense of humour lol:-) Hugs Jan xx

Shane Cooper January 16, 2015 at 2:52 PM I love it but feel a bit sorry for the doggy in the poem an even more so in the picture. Great work you have brightened my day. Love Shane xxx Jan Allison January 16, 2015 at 6:13 PM When I found the picture I simply had to post it lol:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne January 16, 2015 at 2:04 PM Just one suggestion I think it is more lucrative to stop writing free verse and write paid verse. I have been paying all my bills with this form. Jan Allison January 16, 2015 at 6:11 PM Let me know who your agent is lol:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Maurice Yvonne January 16, 2015 at 2:00 PM Very,very creative, love the line "take me for a drag" then later we find they named the dog Cigarette that is very funny. A Fav! Jan Allison January 16, 2015 at 6:10 PM I originally called him Cheroot then changed it - the joke is very old and actually refers to a dog with no legs - but I couldn't write about that could I !!!:-) Hugs Jan xx

James Fraser January 16, 2015 at 12:42 PM Nice one Jan. When I viewed the title, I thought, oh, oh! not my Dachshund calls ;-) good luck in the contest, James :) Jan Allison January 16, 2015 at 6:09 PM Thanks so much for the lovely comment James:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Phyllis Babcock January 16, 2015 at 12:21 PM Cute one had me smiling with this poem. love phyl Jan Allison January 16, 2015 at 6:08 PM Thanks so much for the lovely comment Phyllis:-) Hugs Jan xxx

Bl Devnath January 16, 2015 at 10:46 AM Beautiful poem penned in this form. Good luck in the contest, my lovely friend,bl Jan Allison January 16, 2015 at 11:43 AM Thanks so much BL:-) Hugs Jan xx

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