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Hounded By Fleas

There was once a young hound 'hounded' by fleas, As countless as the stars in Pleiades! He was one dismal young whelp, And he barked with a loud yelp: "Won't someone scratch this mutt's hide if you please!" Entry for Charles Messina's "Any Animal or Creature Limerick" Contest

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Maurice Rigoler

Date: 9/18/2018 4:07:00 PM

Sounds like what my dog might say. He had both ears infected a few weeks ago and I thought he would go made scratching them. I had to take him to the vet ASAP. Ear medication solved the problem in two days! Will catch up on your poems ASAP. Under the weather at the moment. Thanks for the stop by and best to you always. / M

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/13/2018 3:30:00 PM

cute one, ROBERT, congrats on the fine win.

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/12/2018 10:34:00 PM

Congrats on your top win, Robert. Well done.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/12/2018 6:24:00 PM

Creative work. Way to go..Congrats. Sara

Dean Wood

Date: 9/12/2018 4:31:00 PM

Great rhyme Robert.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 9/12/2018 12:36:00 PM

I'm scratching myself reading this one lol. Congrats on top spot Robert. Tom

Curtis Moorman

Date: 9/12/2018 11:32:00 AM

Well, I finally ended up with a 1st place win and to my greatest desire, I shared it with Bob Hinshaw. Congrats, Bob, on your 1st place win!!!!

Charles Messina

Date: 9/12/2018 9:53:00 AM

Robert, I love this one. I pictured it perfect as I read each line. Very witty and fun to read. Congratulations on your top win and thank you for entering my contest. PS: hope all is well...Charlie

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/12/2018 11:02:00 AM

Thank you Charlie for considering my entry as a winner. Look forward to participating in other contests you may sponsor. Bob

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/1/2018 3:42:00 AM

LOL very good!!!!!

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/1/2018 4:09:00 PM

Thank you Arthur - glad you enjoyed - Bob

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/31/2018 11:14:00 PM

G'day Robert … the mention of fleas or headlice is just another name for itching powder. A nicely written lim Bob - Lindsay

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/1/2018 4:09:00 PM

Thanks, Lindsay - I like to compose lims - wish I could come up with more of 'em.

Sunlite Wanter

Date: 8/31/2018 6:27:00 PM

No fleas, please, Mr. Hinshaw!!! I'll spend the rest of the night scratching! LOL

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 9/1/2018 4:11:00 PM

Gosh, Sunlite, I hope you had a comfortable nite with a minimum of scratchin'! I enjoyed your witty comment -Bob

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 8/31/2018 6:14:00 PM

Hello Robert,I smiled when reading this poem. I think it is a cute poem. Have a nice evening my friend.

Robert L. Hinshaw
Date: 8/31/2018 6:18:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene - glad it gave you a smile - Bob