Fleas

The cat sat on the mat
The mat sat on the floor
The budgie's on the mantlepiece
The dog is by the door

 
I'm sitting in the armchair
Feeling ill at ease
The dog has started scratching
I think that He's got fleas 

 
I take him in the bathroom
I put him in the tub
Run some lukewarm water
And give him a good scrub

 
I've got some doggy shampoo
It's really got some clout
It gets a real good lather
And the buggers all fall out

 
Rinse him off and dry him
And sit him by the heat
Go into the kitchen
And get him food to eat

 
Nearly time for sleep now
There's one thing that I dread
If the dog has still got fleas
Do I want him on the bed ?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
October 5, 2009 at 9:14 AM
I am sure I missed so many amazing poems this past weekend. I enjoyed reading yours today John. Thank you for sharing it. Love, Carol
Hilliker Avatar
October 4, 2009 at 3:27 PM
lol.
Sheart Avatar
October 4, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Hi John Oh you gave a good chuckle with this one! We don't have fleas here in Alaska so I can only imagine what keeping up with those little pests are like for you and doggy dog. A wonderful whimsical read. Love it. Thanks for sharing. Love Light Truth Patty
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October 4, 2009 at 3:12 PM
You have got that right. A big problem in the summer where we live. Have to constantly fight them and you have to treat every animal in the house well I don't know about man animal. Keep writing. I like the rhyme and rhthm in this one. Sara
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