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Ding Go In Style

We buried our dog, Ding With her favorite things, Like our couch, plus our bed And pillows for our head. Our carpet she muddled With dirt and pee puddles, The window she stared through To bark at who knows who. The hedge she sniffed and chewed, All of our leather shoes, My truck’s passenger seat, But not the children’s feet. Two of our best chickens She chased like the dickens, Seven of my wife’s hats, But not much more than that. We paid a contractor Who with a large tractor, Dug a humongous hole For our dear doggy’s soul. And it did our heart good Though we now sleep on wood; Without a comforter, Since we did comfort her.

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Date: 12/29/2023 10:28:00 AM
Congratulations on being on the "100 Best New Poems" list for Soup. A wonderful write. "Love It" True dog lovers will do anything for their dog... Have a great/wonderful day/2024 writing away.................
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Date: 12/27/2023 3:13:00 PM
I enjoyed this by David. I have dogs and I love them a lot but they can definitely try ones patience. Sorry for your loss but I'm pleased to see the poem recognized.
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Date: 11/12/2023 6:36:00 PM
O, for doggone sakes, David! lol... This world has, indeed, gone to the dogs! :) gw
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Date: 11/12/2023 1:55:00 PM
Well, David, I'd say you gave old Ding a great send-off. I'm sure she's happy in her doggie paradise...with all your stuff, of course.
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Date: 11/12/2023 8:35:00 AM
I absolutely adore this poem. Fave’n :) xomo
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David Fisher
Date: 11/12/2023 1:09:00 PM
Thanks, glad you liked it.
Date: 11/8/2023 10:55:00 PM
such sad poem, to hear about bad news, send you some recomfort, my friend, dogs are fairhful friends to care about yann
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Date: 11/8/2023 7:17:00 PM
11/8~ 8pm PST. I am thrilled to be the first to reply to your warm, touching poem! I know your expertise in writing by now.so can’t tell if it’s fiction or not. Of course,I realize all that stuff could not be buried. But~ you obviously knew what dogs love. You are great at charming the Reader. I hope I learn from you. Five- Star Review plus a Fave, David Pangie xx
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David Fisher
Date: 11/10/2023 4:35:00 AM
So many thanks, and yes a fictional tale. Of course fiction is based on real life to some degree, but when I write about nonfiction, that's usually when I'm playing with fire; third-degree.

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