Saving Abe

Written on 7/27/2021
By Gail R DeBole
Updated on 8/17/2021

My granddad’s five-dollar bill in hand
Was blown by a breeze through farmland.
 Our dog, King, “saved the Abe”
Fetched the bill straight away
To return it to my grandad’s hand.


(True Story that happened in the 1960s)
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Boles Avatar
July 27, 2021 at 11:27 PM
Good dog! Good job King! I like your limerick Gail DB!...ab
Debole Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 3:54 AM
Hi Anselmo, Thank you for stopping by and offering your feedback. He was a good dog! So smart. One of my fondest childhood memories of my grandfather and King. - Gail
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July 27, 2021 at 6:41 PM
A delightful limerick, Gail! Blessings, Kim M
Debole Avatar
July 28, 2021 at 3:55 AM
Hi Kim, Appreciate your feedback! Glad you enjoyed it. - Have a great day! Gail
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