The Doggone Dog

How I got here, I’m not really sure, the reasons aren’t always real clear,
But somehow I manage to live in the dog house most of the days of the year.

She said she felt blotted and chubby today; did I think she was getting too fat?
Don’t worry dear, there is nothing to fear, I think you look always like that.

She had tears in her eyes, starting to cry; said I don’t listen to her any more,
I’m sorry dear, what were saying, I was trying to hear the football score.

She says I don’t love her, not any any more, not like when we both were kids,
I'm sorry Honey, of course I do, its just that I forgot to put down the lid.

So once again Rover you need to move over, Daddy is sleeping here tonight,
I don’t mean to upset her, I try to get better, but the words never come out just right.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Brown Avatar
September 21, 2010 at 3:52 AM
Congratulations Joe on your win in Andrea Dietrich's contest "The Doggone Dog Contest". Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
September 20, 2010 at 10:12 AM
love it, congrats on your win in the contest
Sweetheart Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 6:38 PM
Congrats Joe on your HM in Andrea's contest.. another great poem.. another great honor for u to enjoy my friend with lluv..
Dietrich Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 3:52 PM
PS I just read what Sharon said, and that was also the line I enjoyed most, when the guy said "you always look like that." hahaha
Dietrich Avatar
September 18, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Joe, congratulations in the winner circle. You captured the essence of a guy "without a clue" and some of his funny lines (not so funny to wifey! haha) thanks for entering my contest. Luv, Andrea
Neels Avatar
August 23, 2010 at 9:19 PM
Hilarious entry for Andrea's contest, I'm sure loads of guys can identify with this write.. :) all the best Ps: Joe don't forget to change the title, just noticed on her blog she wants the same title for all her entries
Taylor Avatar
August 23, 2010 at 7:11 PM
Awesome write, Joe. Great entry. Good luck. Ralph
Tideswell Avatar
August 23, 2010 at 6:37 PM
haha, this is great. The second couplet made me hoot. Thanks for stopping by my blog & leaving your non-reply, haha ~ Sharon :)
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August 23, 2010 at 5:47 PM
lol sometimes they just don't come out right,, enjoyed your write..P.D.
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