My Best Pet

This one was inspired by "Pets" contest
(But was written in an unacceptable form)


I use to have a dog
A rabbit, pig and frog
A couple of ferrets and a cat

Although I trained them well
There's something I must tell
There is one, that's the smartest of the pack

When I found him it was sad
In conditions awful bad
Just living in trash found 'round his place

Abhorrent to the eye
Among the fleas, the ticks and flies
I couldn't help falling for that face

He appeared to be alone
So I took and brought him home
And I started to train him right away

He learned very fast
Not a thing beyond his grasp
But no one had to teach him how to play

Now, he can open doors
Pick things up off the floor
He's even learned how to wipe his feet

And, he likes to take a bath
And he's very good at math
I trained him by using little treats

Today, he is my hero
Who came a long way from that zero
And he tops the charts in loyalty 

Some years, have now gone by
And I'll tell you filled with pride
A Better Husband, you won't ever see
                                      
                                           Jerry T Curtis Nov 9, 2014
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Curtis Avatar
November 10, 2014 at 6:25 AM
Freedom has always been the most important ideal to me---Without it---I don't think God or my wife would like me very much. I've been told, that there are only two kinds of people in this world----The Makers and The Takers----or the Artist and the control freak. lol Thanks Peter , My best to Vera.
Smith Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 8:24 AM
haha....beautiful....they try to train us all...that's why they are our ex's ... we were untrainable
Curtis Avatar
November 10, 2014 at 6:17 AM
Yeah Tim, That's the spirit, and George Clooney said he was Never getting married either.
Allison Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 8:43 AM
Tim oh Tim it's time for you walkies lol:-) hugs Jan xxx
Sietesantos Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 8:21 AM
This is such a lovely piece, Jerry! Thank you for sharing this write about your wonderful pet! In my books, this is definitely a winner! Pandita
A. Sharma Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 8:03 AM
Brilliant write Jerry! Perfect to enter in contest my friend!
Allison Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 7:36 AM
Oh I wish you'd enter it Jerry it is simply hilarious! hugs jan xx
Allison Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 7:52 AM
I would give an exception in this case Jerry!!! hugs Jan xxx
Curtis Avatar
November 9, 2014 at 7:50 AM
Thanks Jan, Although I seldom follow rules, I try to respect the wishes of the Sponsor, more or less, lol
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