Some Dogs

Some dogs wait to choose their spot;
They circle and they sniff.
Others simply stop and squat,
Like saying, “What’s the diff?

My master picks up dusk or dawn
No matter where my pile is,
So I can go on path or lawn,
‘Cause that’s just what my style is.”

The fussy ones, though, have their pride
And, using all their senses,
They find the perfect place outside,
Despite the consequences.

I wonder how each pooch decides
Just where he feels like pooping,
But gratitude can’t be denied
To those who do the scooping!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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A   Avatar
July 29, 2014 at 1:57 PM
Ilene, A nice winning Quatrain. I don't know the form, however --Well done... Always ~LINDA
Lindley Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 8:34 PM
I love this write. Big congrats on your fine win!!!
Smith Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 11:36 AM
Love it!.. Well cared ones do tend to think they are people too! Congrats on a great win, dear Ilene.. Hugs.. Arlene
Lamoureux Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 10:51 AM
This one cracks me up! Congrats.
Mehta Avatar
July 28, 2014 at 1:27 AM
A realistic pen picture, ilene. congrats
Deschler Avatar
July 27, 2014 at 9:25 PM
There is no way of knowing what is going on in a dog's mind!.... A very humorous write, Ilene! Great rhyming in this, as well! Congrats on your win!
Posey Avatar
June 1, 2014 at 2:28 PM
Humor and reality always go well together.... I can identify with this one.... It helps to think like a dog.... HaHa...... Love Ya..... Jake
Johnson Avatar
May 22, 2014 at 6:45 PM
Just what goes on inside their minds, one can never know. But you have somehow figured out, it matters where they go. They say you shouldn't where you eat. But some dogs think that it's a treat. :( I'm sorry, the rhyme took me there. :)
A   Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 12:06 PM
Ilene,... haha..I love this...PD
Sathasivam Avatar
May 21, 2014 at 1:45 AM
Excellent. Well penned. Enjoyed. Tfs
May Avatar
May 20, 2014 at 8:24 PM
I like the humor in this write
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