Hermit Roy

Roy lived in the boondocks in a little Georgia town. Living off his land, the hermit had hunkered down. His neighbors thought he was downright strange, But really he shunned any human exchange. One day a little black dog wandered on his land, A friendly little thing taking food right out of his hand. The dog had tags, so Roy knew he must live near. He mulled it over while he had a cold beer. He knew the right thing to do was find his home, Instead of letting the poor thing roam. For now he decided to wait a day or two, And enjoy this pet that came out of the blue. The mangy mutt followed him in all his chores, And Roy fell in love with his friend on all fours. After awhile Roy starting having guilty thoughts, Knowing the owner could be very fraught. So he set off with the dog to do the right thing, And tried to forget his four-legged fling. He found the owner about a mile down the road. And gracious words of gratitude were bestowed. The dog’s owner then told him he was in a bind, He said they were moving, and had to leave the dog behind. So hermit Roy offered to take the indigent hound, Then left ecstatic with his new friend he had found! 3/10/16 Humor Contest Sponsor: Carol Eastman Awarded 1st Place