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My Dog Died

In spite of my planning, my worry and my labor, My wife skipped town with my next door neighbor; And my girlfriend left with a slick city dude; And my truck broke down; and my landlord sued-- And my dog died. Yeah, my dog died. I'm gonna drink myself silly and it won't take long 'Till I'm the local hero In a country fried song. I got not future said the 5 buck gypsy; And my boss fired me for showing up tipsy; And I swallowed my teeth in a barroom brawl; And my good for nothing friends won't come by or call-- And my dog died. Yeah, my dog died. I'm gonna drink myself silly and it won't take long 'Till I become immortal In a country fried song.

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Jan Allison

Date: 1/1/2016 9:13:00 AM

I'd classify this as a lyric would make a great country and western song:-) great humour Jerrell:-) happy New Year:-) hugs Jan xx

Jerrell Jones
Date: 1/20/2016 6:48:00 AM

Thanks, Jan. I thought of sending the song to Nashville.

John Fleming

Date: 1/1/2016 9:04:00 AM

Brilliantly conceived, my friend! No doubt there is a certain amount of personal experience, in one way or another, involved here. I found the whole thing both amusing...and rather touching in a very elegant way. Nicely done! My best regards...And all my best wishes for your New Year. :) john

Jerrell Jones
Date: 1/20/2016 6:49:00 AM

Thanks, John. Nothing autobiographical here--just parody.