No Good Deed Goes Unpunished

I told her I would walk her dog,
She had been ill, was in a fog.
So off we went on our little jog
When Fido spied a pesky frog.
Off at a sprint, over a log,
And the two of us landed in a bog.
Clothing's wet, it's all a-sog
Because of this here blasted dog.
Neighbours eyes are all agog
As back up the street the two of us slog.
So the next time she offers a cup of grog
I'll not be suckered into walking the dog.





for Dane Ann Smith Johnsen's "good Deeds" contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Guzzi Avatar
June 2, 2011 at 5:40 PM
LOL I needed that! laugh..Congrad's on lightening a human heart ;) Light & Love
Gorelick Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 9:10 PM
Oh, my laugh for the night..too cute.. congrats on your win. BG
Neels Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 10:43 AM
Hey there Francine, congratulations on your win in DA's contest ;)
Dailey Avatar
May 28, 2011 at 5:03 AM
It should have gotten more than an HM. I like how you write. Mike
Mehta Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 3:36 PM
Congratulations on the win in the contest of Dane, Francine
Song Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 2:53 PM
Hi Francine, Only offer to assist neighbors who have cats....problem NOW solved! ha ha. Cute and witty write about the misadventures of offering a helping hand. Nice win for YOU> Congrats--keep being the good Samaritan that you are! Gwendolen
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May 27, 2011 at 10:23 AM
Congratulations, Francine, on your Honorable Mention in my contest. I always judge them blind, without knowing who the authors are. So, when I come here to see who won, I get a wonderful surprise. It is so nice to see you here among the winners. Thank you for supporting my contest...and for your patience in waiting for the results. (I laughed our loud!!!) Lovingly, Dane Ann
Brown Avatar
May 27, 2011 at 9:44 AM
Congratulatons on your win in the "Good Deeds" contest Francine. Love, Carol
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May 27, 2011 at 9:12 AM
congrats Francine on your HM in good deeds contest .. another exciting entry and write my friend.. enjoy special honor as u enjoy a happy and safe holiday weekend..luv..
Muzzey Avatar
January 14, 2011 at 11:38 AM
This is a wonderful entery for the contest. I enjoyed the read. Good luck. Caryl
Fraser Avatar
January 9, 2011 at 9:10 AM
Quirkly little tale Francine, had me chuckling. Good luck in Dane Ann's contest....:)
Pettit Avatar
January 5, 2011 at 6:53 PM
It has been a very long time since I saw such a good example of a monorhyme poem. You did a fine chore, and I want to read some more. Your work I truly adore.
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January 3, 2011 at 8:03 PM
Very cute write Francine and good luck in the contest. Thank you kindly for the HM in your "My Parent" contest... Looking forward to the next. Lay
Guzzi Avatar
January 3, 2011 at 5:45 PM
I just love this one! Thanks for my HM. Enjoy the new year. Light & Love
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January 3, 2011 at 7:36 AM
very visual. jhl
Sweetheart Avatar
January 2, 2011 at 9:14 PM
Super cute and extraordinary Monorhyme Francine.. good humor and a funny scene u painted with your words.. good luck in the contest.. very creative my friend.. S.M. all taken care of luv..
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January 2, 2011 at 5:41 AM
Nice smiles you have given me with this write on my Sunday moning.... Hope your New Year is as sweet as you,....always with luv Michael
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January 2, 2011 at 4:37 AM
francine, what a delightful swirl of images and content.. love this, walking the dog !! best of winning luck in the contest! :) nette
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