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The Mailman

Beware the dog they said, I only brought the mail
(the iron mailbox stands inside a gate with locks)
Had to extend my arm to reach that wretched box
It was too far, the letter fell, an epic fail.
You say: just enter, wussie,  grab that envelope?
Have you considered one huge dog to sit and wait
blood-hungry for that single moment at the gate?
My nerves just failed me this time, could no longer cope
Can't you imagine my distress when that black beast
Jumped out the open door (just see him leap at me)
Pity my scarred and bloodied face and hide your glee
I tripped and fell, oh wounded pride, my clothes all creased 
You're mocking me! Stop laughing, wipe your tears away!
I think dog owners need to keep the beasts indoors
Or call them back by yelling: BELLO, STAY, with force!
For now I lick my wounds, give me my drink, I'll pay.

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June 10, 2017 
Copyright © Darren White

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Harshath Vidheya Date: 7/18/2017 4:07:00 AM Very Funny. It Lightened my Mood. :) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 7/18/2017 5:58:00 AM I am glad you like it :)

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 6/30/2017 7:05:00 AM Giggles ;) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 7/18/2017 5:58:00 AM Giggles back!

Old Buck Date: 6/27/2017 12:45:00 PM Darren: A roller coaster of laughter and tears. Well done. I'm just an old rhymer so much of what I'd read was beyond my understanding. This was "right on". Thanks for sharing those words with all of us on the soup. Keep them coming. oldbuck Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/28/2017 5:36:00 AM Thank you so much for this wonderful comment! I hopefully will write for a long time.

Anne-Marie Coreggia Date: 6/15/2017 7:38:00 AM Peril lurks at every turn in this both funny and serious write; and I love the picture you chose to accompany your poem . . . it is so clever:) Amitiés Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/15/2017 7:42:00 AM Hehe, yeah, here's to all mailmen and UPS guys in the world, and booooo to some dog-owners!

Sunlite Wanter Date: 6/13/2017 6:09:00 PM This is so clever, and true! Hope you're feeling better. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/15/2017 2:30:00 AM Yes, much better, thank you!

Demetrios Trifiatis Date: 6/13/2017 10:09:00 AM It could be too hilarious if it had not had happened so many times! I know cases that people have lost their life because of owners leaving their dogs free! Well written with a serious message dear, Darren! Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/13/2017 10:40:00 AM Thank you Demetrios! And yes, I think Tim alone could tell us dozens of stories :)

Tim Smith Date: 6/13/2017 8:27:00 AM Hahaha...you know that was me in the pic for 25 years...I was the UPS guy...the stories of dogs I could tell you Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/13/2017 8:44:00 AM ohhhh, ouch! but it is a fun poem right? :)

Maria Williams Date: 6/13/2017 7:48:00 AM Haha, a really good one Darren, pity the poor mailmen around here too. A lot of people dont keep their dogs in the back yards and allow then free reign of the front. I enjoyed this and the nice image...Maria Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/13/2017 8:40:00 AM Thanks Maria :) it's funny and true the same time

Lisa Ricci Date: 6/13/2017 4:14:00 AM Good Morning Darren. The poor mailman. This is two folded. I see the serious and I see the play. The funny side is of the playful dog himself. The serious side is of when someone is truly afraid of a dog for whatever reason. And yes, the mailman sees many in his travels. And now I say to you I'll take that drink (lol). As always you wrote with dignity grace wit and thought. Well done and expressed. Have a wonderful afternoon Penguin. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/13/2017 8:38:00 AM It's funny, isn't it Lisa, but indeed, so many people have to go through that ordeal.

Sara Ella Date: 6/12/2017 8:36:00 PM Oh the poor mailman! This is a funny poem, my friend. I have seen them with dog treats in the ready for just this instance. Hazards of the job! ;) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/13/2017 1:51:00 AM Hahaha, that's a smart thing to do! :)

Daniel Turner Date: 6/12/2017 5:20:00 PM If you can't run with the big dogs stay on the porch. Lol Funny read, Darren:) Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/13/2017 1:50:00 AM Hehe, indeed, Daniel :)Thank you!

Ilene Bauer Date: 6/12/2017 4:13:00 PM an amusing story, well-told! i like your style, darren... Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/13/2017 1:34:00 AM Thank you Ilene :)

White Wolf Date: 6/12/2017 2:56:00 PM Haha, as long as it's not the Black Dog! Thanks for the giggles, Duir! And good evening to you Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/12/2017 3:02:00 PM LOL no Budgie, it's not OUR Black Dog hahaha.

Jan Allison Date: 6/12/2017 2:19:00 PM made me smile Darren - poor old postie, dogs must be their worst nightmare! Hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/12/2017 2:24:00 PM Hehe, yeah, they sure are my friend :) HUGS

Dean Wood Date: 6/12/2017 1:27:00 PM hehe This is funny. I like the way the poem loses control when the poor narrator gets rattled. Well done Darren! I enjoyed this one. Dean Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/12/2017 1:55:00 PM Thanks Dean! I am glkad you enjoyed the poem :)

Chris Green Date: 6/12/2017 1:15:00 PM The poem was funny and so was the cartoon you attached. That poor postman, not only did he lose his dignity, he ended up having to buy. Nice one Darren. Login to Reply Darren White Date: 6/12/2017 1:56:00 PM Yeah, life can be SO unfair!