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DEDICATED TO MY LOVELY ON LINE FRIEND SUNDAE WHO ADORES DINOSAURS ESPECIALLY PTERODACTYLS

Doggone

I‘d been staying with pa - my folks got a divorce
and pa took me to the local greyhound course 
Pa’s greyhound was running, he runs very fast
He’s called Pterodactyl, pa’s dog never comes last!

I stayed in the stalls, it was pouring with rain
and our ‘Terry’ was  winning again and again
I’d an essay to write on Catherine of Aragon
So I worked studiously while the racing was on

At the end of the racing my essay’s all done
Pa comes to fetch me saying come along son 
The mutt is so hungry and wants to be fed
it chews up my homework - I wish it was dead!

I’m hopping with rage, I’m crying out loud
there’s such a commotion I draw quite a crowd
I’ve no time to re write it so I know my fate
I'll get a detention, homework cannot be late

My strict history teacher is called Mister Gorey
and he will not believe my shaggy dog story
But my story is true, yes it’s totally factual -
my homework WAS eaten by our flaming Pterodactyl

*  A shaggy-dog story a long joke that has an intentionally silly or meaningless ending

My homework was eaten by a flaming Pterodactyl

Sponsored by John Lawless

01/20/21

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Janice Canerdy March 2, 2021 at 8:00 PM Great story. CONGRATS, Jan! Janice

Linda Alice Fowler February 27, 2021 at 5:39 AM Ha! A great story Jan...loved it to the last minute! Congratulations on the win! Linda

Eve Roper February 26, 2021 at 10:33 PM Great story, Jan. Congratulations on your win . Hugs Eve

Greg Gaul February 26, 2021 at 5:17 PM Clever beyond, well, words. Beautifully rhymed and skillfully thought through in a not so shaggy way. Actually, a pretty tight bit of finished poetry deserving of its high finish. Congratulations.

Sam Kauffman February 26, 2021 at 10:17 AM Absolutely delightful Jan. Your creativity and humor just bust out all over like spring! Congratulations on your win! Hugs....:>

Evelyn Swartz February 26, 2021 at 9:04 AM Jan this is a wonderful poem. Great use of words and imagery. You deserved the placement. Congrats!!!

John Lawless February 26, 2021 at 8:56 AM Great take on the theme Jan. A story, the moral of which I will leave to each reader, with a twist.....and a dog...but no p..p....

Paula Goldsmith February 26, 2021 at 7:15 AM Congratulations on your win. So cute and funny. Teachers never believe a real story like this. Have a blessed day writing away.................

Michelle Faulkner January 23, 2021 at 9:54 AM Only you could see 'Pterodactyl' and think 'there's a name for a greyhound!' And the title's cute too! Classic Jan, good luck in the contest (though I doubt you need it)

Mark Koplin January 23, 2021 at 3:49 AM very clever and entertaining, true poetry awesome!!

Lindsay Laurie January 22, 2021 at 7:22 PM Hello Jan … certainly a nicely written fun poem with a great finale - thank you Jan - Lindsay

Gordon Mcconnell January 22, 2021 at 1:42 PM Nice one Jan, good rhyme and flow. Hope all is well with you on IoM, Blessings, Gordon

Tony Hargreaves January 22, 2021 at 8:19 AM Hi Jan, Loved this one. Shame about the homework. The pterodactyl, in great rhyming style. I ponder a while, did dogs evolve from some prehistoric form? Best wishes. Tony X

David Kavanagh January 22, 2021 at 4:17 AM Great story and imagination Jan, I used to love the dog track in my gambling days, especially when winning, You certainly bring new meaning to, the dog ate my homework, love this one, best of luck in the contest, cheers David

Caren Krutsinger January 21, 2021 at 8:46 PM Love the dog’s name and the end rhymes.

Emilia James January 21, 2021 at 3:36 PM Just love this Jan really enjoyed your clever and fun write, fav for me, Emilia : )

Rico Leffanta January 21, 2021 at 11:59 AM Well done, Jan! I grew up thinking dogs only ate horseshit! Aloha! Rico

Mike Gentile January 21, 2021 at 10:08 AM As a twist on the oldest excuse in the book, this is delightful! Though i never used it myself , of course, it sure brings back fun memories . Happy Thursday xxoo

Anne-Lise Andresen January 21, 2021 at 2:03 AM - A greedy appetite, but done is done ... :))) - the words will spread in nature ... to no avail - Best wishes in the contest, Jan :) - Really fun to read :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Jan Allison January 21, 2021 at 2:24 AM Thanks Anne-Lise it was fun to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter January 20, 2021 at 7:10 PM Jan, Oh, such great fun! Whether you're being funny or whether you're being serious, you're endlessly excellent. Reading your creations is always a rewarding, mind-expanding adventure. Hugs, xxx Paul Jan Allison January 21, 2021 at 2:23 AM You are such a sweetheart Paul I always smile when I see your avatar and lovely comment thanks for your continued support:-) hugs jan xx

Akkina Downing January 20, 2021 at 6:44 PM Ha ha... very delightful poem, Jan... Jan Allison January 21, 2021 at 2:22 AM Thanks Akkina:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y. January 20, 2021 at 5:12 PM WoW! Jan, You have penned such a well-written write, filled with adventure and fantasy. I enjoyed your delightful story. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day, my friend:-) Alexis Jan Allison January 21, 2021 at 2:22 AM Its not quite about a dinosaur lol I hope John likes it though:-) hugs Jan xx

Beryl Edmonds January 20, 2021 at 2:37 PM Did Pterodactyl become historical when he ate the homework up? A very clever, amusing creation Jan... Hugs, Belle :-) xx Jan Allison January 20, 2021 at 3:00 PM lol thanks Belle:-) was fun to write I hope John likes my take on the theme:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer January 20, 2021 at 1:45 PM ha! you've told this quite brilliantly, jan! adorable! Jan Allison January 20, 2021 at 1:57 PM Thanks Ilene I'm not quite sure it was the 'flaming pterodactyl' John was after but with a little poetic licence on the theme it sure was fun to write:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar January 20, 2021 at 1:02 PM He had a particular appetite. :) ~~ Jan Allison January 20, 2021 at 1:14 PM most certainly Victor lol:-) hugs Jan xx