Sparky and Ginger

Left a calling card by the door.
Left their business under the master’s covers.
The beagles snicker and cower,
knowing justice
will come with a swift kick.
Bruised hindquarters will be well worth it.
They’d do it again and again
except they love the master’s wife
who religiously pats them on the head,
rubs bellies, gives them treats.
She only hears stories
of their escapades.
Furbabies love her only more
as her eyes sparkle
and she laughs
as the master recounts
the stellar moment
when the boys
were left indoors
to make his day,
make him pay the price,
when all’s they wanted
was to go outdoors
to play.

8/29/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Fowler Avatar
September 19, 2020 at 8:15 AM
Cute Kim, and so true of our furry friends, and kid's for that matter! :) Linda
Rodrigues Avatar
September 19, 2020 at 1:34 PM
Thanks, Linda!
Krutsinger Avatar
September 17, 2020 at 9:06 PM
This true story is rather sad, Kim. I would like the master's address please. I do not believe in kicking dogs.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 18, 2020 at 5:39 AM
That part is not true...lol! Never...
Wolf Avatar
September 17, 2020 at 5:15 PM
Ha, ha! What a delightful way to say: 'Nature's calling!' Smiles, Gershon
Rodrigues Avatar
September 17, 2020 at 6:25 PM
LOL...based on true story :)
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