The Doghouse

Upon this floor I sit, 
huggin' the porcelain bowl;
My stomach's tied in knots, 
Feels like I'm gonna blow!

I should'a used my head,
why didn't I ever think?
Instead I hung around, 
to have another drink!

One led to another,
another led to more;
Next thing y'know 
I was drownin' on the floor!

My buddy was a savior, 
he drove me to my home;
Pickled down in agony, 
I find myself alone!

My mouth's a watery mess, 
the bathroom's in a spin;
Sweat pours from my brow,
right to my pointy chin!

Dear God, can you help me?!
I was such a fool;
Can you pull me through this? 
please tell me what to do!

For some apparent reason, 
God fails to show;
Now I'm on my own,
just thought I let you know!

Uh oh!!...Here it comes!!
Damn, that really hurt!!
I missed the bowl completely,
an' it's rollin' down my shirt!!

My head's all awhirl,
I'm passed out on my back;
What started out as dim,
is now completely black!

I wake up in the morning, 
in a cramped lil' space;
Something wet and slobbery
just swept across my face!

Boy, don't I feel stupid, 
like a caged lil' mouse;
Someone dragged me from our bathroom
and shoved me in the doghouse!!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2008

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Guzzi Avatar
January 15, 2010 at 9:41 AM
It would be funny if it wasn'r sad too..sigh..1 of those experiences in a lifetime was MORE than enough for me ...;) Light & Love
Brown Avatar
November 19, 2008 at 5:38 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved poetry being featured this week Milton. Love, Carol
Austin Avatar
November 17, 2008 at 3:01 PM
Couldn't help it, Milton, I busted a gut all the way through your poem. Thing is, I've been on the bathroom floor a few times myself. If you can't laugh about it, you got BIG problems. Congrats on this one. Love, daver
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November 17, 2008 at 12:01 PM
Got a good chuckle out of the ending in this one. Congratulations on having your poem featured. Wishing you continued success with your writing. Karen
Mckenzie Avatar
November 17, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Interesting write! Congratulations on your featured poem! Laura :)
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
November 17, 2008 at 9:19 AM
Fun write, Milton. Congratulations on being featured. I've been in the doghouse so long that when I wake up in the morning I scratch for fleas. God Bless. Good to see you featured. Vince
Richards Avatar
November 17, 2008 at 6:17 AM
Funny, Funny...but I may be on your wife's side!! Congratulations on being featured this week, regardless!! LOL ~ Carrie
George   Avatar
November 17, 2008 at 3:55 AM
I laughed from beginning to end. Sorry I just couldn't muster up any sympathy for your pain. It is just too funndy! thanks for lifting my spirits. Good one, Milton. lainie
Bellefleur Avatar
October 29, 2008 at 8:08 AM
Wonderful humour, Milt!
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
October 28, 2008 at 7:00 PM
Been there! I spent a lot of time in that dog house. Vince
Winter Avatar
October 27, 2008 at 11:08 AM
Thanks Milt, I know you were being silly - that's why I love it! Personality! All the best. Love, Shar
Higgins Avatar
October 22, 2008 at 9:35 AM
Very funny! I have been in the doghouse. The poem is a fun read and if flows very well.
Winter Avatar
October 22, 2008 at 6:23 AM
LOLOLOLOL!!!!! Milton, you are too precious. If I had a favorites list I would surely put this one in it! What a morning lift! Totally hilarious! Told ya I needed this. : ) You are awesome!!! Love, shar
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