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Pet Casino

No one knows
  what to do
If I breathe in 
  my poodle's poo

Can I shake paws
  with my cat
If I rub her tummy
  Is there a caveat

And God protect me 
  from the friendly St. Bernard
Who slobbers all over me
  I need a bodyguard

In fraught times like this
  Where to turn for advice
Seems the truth really is
  We're just rolling the dice

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Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/23/2020 5:30:00 PM

Hello Gershon … it appears cuddling your pet cat or dog is safer than standing beside another human now - thanks Gershon - Lindsay

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 3/19/2020 5:39:00 PM

Nice one. I like pets but can’t be bothered spending too much time in their care. Need someone else to do that for me.

Kenneth Cheney

Date: 3/19/2020 8:45:00 AM

Ah, the big crap game of life. Just keep rolling one day at a time, keep your pets close by for good luck and perhaps some solace when we occasionally crap out.

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/19/2020 9:15:00 AM

Life as Casino, I guess! Thanks, Kenneth! ~ Gershon

Jenish Somadas

Date: 3/19/2020 12:08:00 AM

In funny way you deliver a serious issue.. We are all in doubt.. in having physical contact with our pets or fellow being.. Nice poem Gershon..

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/19/2020 9:14:00 AM

Thanks for perceiving what I tried to accomplish, i.e., inject some humor into a serious issue. Thanks, Gershon

Quoth Theraven

Date: 3/18/2020 11:17:00 PM

Gershon, I love these references to the devout caregivers our pets are or hope to be. St Bernards are true blue and stout of heart. -Richard

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/19/2020 9:08:00 AM

Yes, the St. Bernard has a well deserved reputation. Stay safe, Richard, and thank you for your thoughtful comment. Best always, Gershon

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 3/18/2020 10:29:00 PM

My dog gives me kisses, but so far, so good-

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/19/2020 9:07:00 AM

May they all be 'Hershey kisses,' Michelle. Thanks, Gershon