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Dog Star

His owner tripped. His owner fell. He plunged down in a deep, dark well. But he left alone his faithful hound, who looked as he may but he can't be found. He travelled near. He travelled far. He shines from the sky as the dog star.

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Date: 6/26/2025 9:17:00 PM
Fun and whimsical, David. Write on.
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David Crandall
Date: 6/27/2025 7:18:00 PM
Thanks Andrea!
Date: 6/26/2025 1:39:00 PM
So that’s how it happened! The owner’s not doing so well!
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David Crandall
Date: 6/26/2025 2:29:00 PM
haha, these are the silly words that went through my head when I was hearing an instrumental version of a song simple gifts.

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