Dog Tired

I pull a sledge in arctic snow,
The leader of the team, 
And rescue stranded people from
The mountain or ravine.

I help to capture criminals,
Or race upon a track,
I sniff out hidden drugs and bombs,
Go hunting with my pack.

I guide a person ‘cross the road,
And herd a flock of sheep -
I work so hard around the clock
(But only in my sleep…)

For Tanya’s Dog Gone Tales
16th June

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 7/22/2012 10:13:00 PM
jack, congratulations in Tanya Harrington, "Dog gone tales" contest.. have your self a good night. ;-) always~PD
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Date: 7/18/2012 6:14:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Tanya's "Dog Gone Tales" contest Jack. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/17/2012 5:00:00 PM
congrats Jack on a great win for this fine entry luv.. always amazing ..and thankxx for your many sweet comments.. Ron is trying to catch up.. haha.. we will see how good he does tonite luv..
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Date: 7/17/2012 1:23:00 PM
Congratulations Jack, on your win with this wonderful write. I enjoyed the read~ Caryl
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Date: 7/17/2012 12:08:00 PM
Jack, just a quick congrats on your win..David
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Date: 7/17/2012 1:38:00 AM
Nice one Jack, we had a dog once it used to round up the children and the rent man. Congratulations on your win xx
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Date: 7/16/2012 8:54:00 PM
Good write, Jack. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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Date: 7/16/2012 4:02:00 PM
Very nice poem... funny twist ending... Congratulations on your win (though you should've placed higher...)... Terry
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Date: 6/23/2012 9:34:00 AM
we just rescued a golden retriever from animal shelter at seashore yesterday.. she is gorgeous but skittish from being abused.. she fits right in with our brood.. see "Golden Gift" .. no word on Constance as yet luv..
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Date: 6/21/2012 8:47:00 PM
I love this. Gosh, I hope I can think of something clever like this myself!!
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Date: 6/18/2012 12:30:00 AM
seemingly effortless resonance in this piece, jack.. i can feel the your doggy mood; so fine!.. best wishes and huggs!:)
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Date: 6/17/2012 9:22:00 AM
very cute Jack love, Kathy
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Date: 6/17/2012 7:29:00 AM
Love this entry of yours...I'm a lover of dogs as well...enjoyed..good luck in the contest!!
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Date: 6/16/2012 11:42:00 PM
Good one Jack...enjoyed the read. BG
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Date: 6/16/2012 9:48:00 PM
such a fun loving poem of great worth Jack luv.. good luck in contest.. I spoke to Constance this week and she is having surgery Wednesday .. she may return to PS once she recovers luv.. great news... we are at beach for Summer now.. how is your hand? mine is great .. new fingers in October .. e mail me..
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Date: 6/16/2012 4:24:00 PM
Cute one..I know that she will enjoy it very much..Winners' circle for sure..Good luck..Thanks for stopping by, reading, and commenting on all my work..Sara
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Date: 6/16/2012 2:26:00 PM
Hello, Jack,,, now that is tale of tail.... I don't know why all of a sudden, I'm thinking that bo'peep found her sheep... wake up wake up!! Kidding.. you are awesome,,,good luck in the contest~ pd
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Date: 6/16/2012 12:57:00 PM
I think this write is one of your best Jack! It has fabulous humor in the last line and your poem rhymes with splendid ease! You've put together a fantastic poem my friend! Great Work!!
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Date: 6/16/2012 12:16:00 PM
Jack well done, I like this, good luck, and thanks for all of your support in my contests, hope you have entered my latest! and yep I agree about our poet laureate I have seen her a few times and the profanities came out...David
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