My Old Dog, Sweet Pea

I have an old dog named Sweet Pea
More wily than sweet, you’d agree
Who runs the house?
Not me or my spouse 
No, our dog, Sweet Pea, the queen bee 



* For our little girl, Sweet Pea, after 15 years with us, she is a part of the family.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Dietrich Avatar
February 11, 2012 at 7:27 PM
I love this, and I just checked and saw I didn't have you on my fave poet list yet, something I need to rectify immediately. I sure enjoy your poems. Luv, Andrea
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 19, 2012 at 7:28 PM
Thanks, Andrea. I am honored to be on your fave list.
Cooper Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 8:42 PM
great limerick rhonda, I have two cats that think they are the tophats! so I know how you feel, but it's their personality that is the appeal lol
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 9:26 PM
Thanks, Lisa. LOL. I love the rhyme! The cats are always in charge and they let you know it, too.
Horne Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 1:35 PM
LOL, love this witty write on Sweet Pea. Our dog Paddy ruled the roost too : )
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 6:51 PM
Thanks for reading and commenting, Jack. I have never had a dog that didn't rule over me. I guess I'm a sucker for a four-legged cutie!
Devonshire Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 10:25 AM
LOL We have pets so we can spoil them, Rhonda. (Or do THEY have US?) This is an adorable limerick and I'd love to see a photo of Sweet Pea! Love, Carolyn
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February 8, 2012 at 12:02 PM
Good question, Carolyn. We think we are rescuing them, but they end up rescuing us! Thanks for the comment. I will have to post a pic of little Sweet Pea. She's a heinz 57 with a lot of personality! Blessings, Rhonda
Onclaud Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 9:32 AM
charming, rhonda.. now we know sweet pea is the boss; dlightful!..:) huggs!
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 12:00 PM
She'll be in charge until her last day, nette! Coming in at a close second, my 4 year old son. I'm in last place!
Poet Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 7:13 AM
Very cute Limerick for Sweet Pea.Enjoyed the read.
Johnson-Saunders Avatar
February 8, 2012 at 11:58 AM
My Sweet Pea has been sick. I had to write a little something for her. All true, she has always been in charge!
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