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Our New Dog

You love your purebred. I'll love my 
Whatachamacallit.
I wonder how he came to be at our back door?
I must admit
He is exquisite
For something I've never seen before.
You love your purebred. I'll love my
Whatachamacallit.
Darling he's a misfit that will fit
Right in with our children playing under 
The sycamore.
I must admit
He's becoming my favorite.
God sent me something I can't ignore.
You love your purebred. I'll love my
Whatachamacallit.
Look love he has personality and wit
He brought my sleepers to me that were 
Over there on the floor.
I must admit
Honey, this is going to be definite
He will live here forevermore.
You love your purebred. I'll love my
Whatchamacallit.
Now our family's complete I must admit.

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 12/26/2019 5:27:00 PM

G'day Bette … when kids, most everyone had 'bitzas' (bits of this and bits of that). These days they're not around, but they are much hardier than the purebreds and have a better temperament. I reckon you're the lucky one Bette - Lindsay

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 11/30/2019 2:11:00 AM

"Whatachamacallit." sounds marvelous! All of mine have been the same.

Bette Bavington
Date: 11/30/2019 6:45:00 AM

It seems to me that they are a lot more calmer than the purebreds are. I am glad to hear we are not the only ones who go for the Whatachamacallits.

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 11/25/2019 10:49:00 AM

Yes they do make the family complete. Being older now we no longer have pets but love those dogs for sure. love phyl

Bette Bavington
Date: 11/25/2019 10:59:00 AM

I know what you mean. Dogs have such great personalities. Thank you.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 11/23/2019 4:54:00 AM

I like this poem Bette, often animals gets confused when they are lost and are lucky enough to find themselves in a garden with people who will love them, your watchamacallit was God sent and will find love with your family for evermore! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Bette Bavington
Date: 11/23/2019 6:37:00 AM

Thank you. You are right. The animals who found us. Are the best family dogs. This is just my opinion. I believe they were sent by God to us. They are so loving and wanting to please that they capture our hearts right away. It was nice to have meet you. I hope I hear from you again. Happy Thanksgiving.

Matthew Anish

Date: 11/15/2019 2:44:00 PM

Nice tribute to "man's best friend". Never had a dog - only a cat named Bilbo and some lizards. Peace & Love Matthew Anish

Bette Bavington
Date: 11/15/2019 2:55:00 PM

Thank you. I am glad you liked it. Bilbo is a great name for a cat.