Notes About The Poem


Doggone It, I'm a Pit Bull

Hey! Whoa! Easy there, tiger
Umm, hello? Excuse me...
Just because you're my master
Doesn't mean I have to tolerate this
Doggone it, I'm a Pit Bull!
A king. A man's best friend
Don't you know how vicious I can be? 
I deserve more respect!
Stop choking me with the damn leash
Don't you see how mad I look?
Do you even care?
Walk a little slower when you walk
You've got two legs; I've got four
I should be quicker on my feet!
If you keep dragging me along
Tightening this leash around my neck
Before long, you'll be putting up
Yet another "Lost Dog" sign
Shouldn't we talk to Cesar Milan 
About our relationship?



YOUR CHOICE (10)PERSONIFICATION ,any form,any theme 
Sponsored by Brian Strand (Winner: 1st Place)
Date submitted: 06/15/2019

Personification Poem Of A Pet, Wild Animal Or Insect Poetry Contest
Winner(8th Place)
Sponsored by: Tania Kitchin
Date written and posted: 09/02/2018
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

Poem

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Ashley Avatar
June 18, 2019 at 9:26 PM
This is an awesome personification poem, Edward. The viewpoint of the pit bull is wonderfully expressed as you lead us to your last two lines for a great finale. Congratulations on your excellent win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
Ashley Avatar
June 18, 2019 at 9:37 PM
Indeed! I am a dog owner too! :)
Ibeh Avatar
June 18, 2019 at 9:35 PM
Thank you so much, Susan:-) Glad you liked the poem. It's a hit with dog owners that I know!
Gauthier Avatar
September 28, 2018 at 8:33 PM
Well done, Edward. I liked her perspective you projected here. Congrats on your win.
Ibeh Avatar
September 29, 2018 at 1:52 PM
Thank you so much, Line!:-)
Dutta Avatar
September 10, 2018 at 10:19 PM
Enjoyable. I had fun. CONGRATS.
Ibeh Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 12:27 PM
I'm so glad you did, Anisha!:-) Thank you! xoxo
Pinet Avatar
September 9, 2018 at 9:09 AM
This poem is "whimsical & magical" in its content and its delivery. A good child pleaser for any age, holding your interest from start to finish. It comes alive within the reading as the story unfolds with imagery and humor, that lifts you from your world and places you inside of a pit bulls mind for a enjoyable moment in time. Emile.
Ibeh Avatar
September 11, 2018 at 12:26 PM
Thank you so much for the wonderful comments and support, Emile!:-) Much appreciated...
Kitchin Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 11:26 AM
A great poem, Loved the last two lines, congratulations on your win in the contest!
Ibeh Avatar
September 4, 2018 at 4:02 PM
Thank you so much for placing me, Tania!:-) Greatly appreciated!
Rodrigues Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 3:47 PM
Great! We are watching my daughter’s sweet pitbull this weekend.
Ibeh Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 6:15 PM
Thanks, Kim!:-) Pitbulls are the most misunderstood, unfairly vilified dog breeds out there. Great dogs!
Allison Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 3:11 PM
great personification Edward:-) hugs Jan xx
Ibeh Avatar
September 2, 2018 at 6:08 PM
Thank you so much, Jan!;-)
Get a Premium Membership
Turn off ads, get more exposure for your poetry, and get more features with a Premium Membership.
Book: Diverse Voices: The Poetry of Human Rights and the Pursuit of Peace