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Pet-Sit Panics

The neighbours went off on their yearly vacation, Off to visit some foreign nation. Leaving me keys and a list a mile long, To watch their pets. What could go wrong? The rottweiler is a gentle soul As long as there's always food in her bowl. The trick is filling it as quick as can be, So you need to be fast, faster than me. The birds take pride in emptying their dishes All over the floor, and then there's the fishes. So there's food and water and then food again, Making sure there's enough to last until when The next day begins and we start it anew. I'm told there's a cat. Really! Who knew? If there is , it certainly keeps itself hid. It's like playing hide and seek with some little kid. Walking the dog has become quite a chore. She sees the leash and runs for the door. After being dragged two miles the walk finally starts. The dog is immense, she should be pulling carts. Back to the house and the hide and seek game. If there is a cat, it doesn't come to it's name. The birds are now staring at their seeds on the floor. I refuse to refill the dishes as I head to the door. So this daily ritual will last another week And I'll keep trying to win the game of hide and seek. Thank goodness their vacation only comes once a year. After watching the pets ....I could sure use a beer.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2010




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Date: 8/21/2010 11:05:00 AM
This is wonderfully written and so funny. I can just see the Rottweiler taking you for a walk >> James
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Date: 8/18/2010 7:16:00 PM
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Date: 8/18/2010 5:39:00 PM
Francine, as soon as I read the word Rottweiler, I began laughing. I can certainly identify with this clever humorous write. I loved the part about the cat. This is a sure winner! I loved it. (Last line in your 4th stanza, hid needs and "e")This is going into my favorite file. Aloha, Connie
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Date: 8/17/2010 8:04:00 AM
Here's to your poem's humor, Francine! I haven't had much luck with rottweilers. You're a brave girl. Best wishes for the contest. Love, Carolyn
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Date: 8/17/2010 5:13:00 AM
I totally agree with you on that beer Francine, all the best for the contest.. Love Wilma
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Date: 8/17/2010 3:41:00 AM
A wonderful entry for the contest, Francine. Good luck
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Date: 8/17/2010 2:13:00 AM
this is an awesome read, such humour, all the best to you in the contest. Harry
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