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The Visitor

I was sleeping, probably snoring. around three one morning, Awakened by knock at my door. Well I sleep in the floor. I wasn't sure it worthwhile, So I laid there awhile Slowly rolled out of bed, Looked out the window instead. Without my glasses, Its like looking through molasses, I couldn't see, who was calling on me. I found my glasses, moving like molasses, I went to the door to see, My visitor at three.' I'm a bit surly, when awakened early, My mood wasn't the best, I wasn't expecting a guest. One hand in a drawer, I opened the door He said,"Excuse me, sir, You're a he, not a her A lady gave me this address." So I began to press. I said, "As you can tell, I'm a male", Then, I made it clear that no lady was living here. Before I finished, his desire must have diminished He just turned, walked the stairs from my porch I was scorched. What I was going to say, before he rudely walked away, He might want to check nextdoor He might've scored I closed the door scratching my head Went back to bed. I really need to get another dog, Mine was sleeping like a log. 4/5/23

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Date: 9/23/2023 3:53:00 AM
a truly hilarious creation! You managed to poetically tell a story...not an easy feat. I enjoyed the read. I'm grumpy, too, when I'm awakened too early. enjoy your day, Sara
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Date: 7/26/2023 3:51:00 AM
Too funny Daniel. Love the part about the watch dog who sleeps through it all. Maybe consider a hound dog next time. My hound dog alerts the entire neighborhood when anyone comes to my door or even passes by the house. Love this story. God Bless, JB
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Date: 7/25/2023 12:09:00 AM
I liked the easy read - and this - Before I finished, his desire must have diminished He just turned, walked - Good Luck with your Poetry too!
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Date: 5/3/2023 8:02:00 PM
I'm faving this one.
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Date: 4/25/2023 8:25:00 AM
So cleverly written, a narrative tinged with both suspense + humor. Congratulations! Brian
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/25/2023 8:42:00 AM
Thank you, Brian. I hope it made you smile:) Another of my NA's. LOL
Date: 4/24/2023 10:56:00 PM
It was such a pleasure to read this entertaining tale, Daniel. Thank you for sharing.
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Date: 4/25/2023 5:04:00 AM
Thank you, Evelyn. Always happy to see you. Have a wonderful day:)
Date: 4/18/2023 10:04:00 AM
My cats are smarter than me...I know how you feel:) Loved it! Joe.
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Date: 4/18/2023 10:07:00 AM
LOL. He had the sense to keep on sleeping. Thanks Joe. Always great to see you:)
Date: 4/18/2023 9:48:00 AM
Charmed and surprised it didn't place, 'twas suspenseful, and funny, I really enjoyed the protagonist's reactions! Came back to fav it.
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/18/2023 10:06:00 AM
Thank you, Anaya. I rarely win or place. I use the subjects for inspiration. I appreciate your kindness and support:)
Date: 4/16/2023 10:55:00 AM
Thanks Daniel, hope your Sunday is as amazing as mine.
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/18/2023 10:05:00 AM
Thank you KP. I had a great Sunday")
Date: 4/15/2023 8:26:00 PM
Very entertaining~~humorous telling of a plot that could have really gone south! Janice
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/16/2023 6:11:00 AM
Thank you, Janice. I prefer humor to horror. Wonderful to see you. Enjoy your Sunday.
Date: 4/15/2023 2:03:00 PM
Sounds like the plot of many X-rated movies I have ever seen. I envy you your imagination, Daniel.
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/16/2023 6:10:00 AM
Thanks Jim. Well, this is a family friendly site. LOL have a great afternoon.
Date: 4/14/2023 8:52:00 PM
I chuckled when you said "He might want to check nextdoor He might've scored" This poem the real goat. Another amazing job.
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Date: 4/16/2023 6:09:00 AM
Thank you, KP. I hope I made you smile:) Have a super Sunday:)
Date: 4/14/2023 5:39:00 PM
I enjoyed your narration very much, Daniel. Perhaps a recording of a ferocious dog barking would scare off the unwelcome visitor, but your old dog would not have been too impressed if the barklng woke him up. Take care, Shirley
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Date: 4/16/2023 6:08:00 AM
Thank you, Shirley. I think the only thing that would wake up the dog was if someone tripped on his food bowl and made it rattle:) have a super Sunday:)
Date: 4/13/2023 4:35:00 PM
A wrong address and the confused visitor leaves abruptly in the early morning hours, I like how you crafted this write Daniel, Nicely done
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/16/2023 6:06:00 AM
Thank you, Joseph. Always good to see you my friend.
Date: 4/13/2023 11:10:00 AM
This might be one of the best narratives I've ever read! And if your hand was in that drawer for the reason that I think it was you and I really are brothers from a different mother LOL. At some point we have to have a drink! Giggling in utter adulation at what I've just read. A.S. P.S. This made my whole day!
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Date: 4/13/2023 11:15:00 AM
LOL I gave up drinking when I became a dad but I love to laugh. I'm certain there would be a lot of laughing:) Thanks for dropping by, AS.
Date: 4/11/2023 1:42:00 PM
wow this drew me in and I love the way you carried the rhyme in to the next paragraph like that. Yes, please do get a better dog.
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/11/2023 2:08:00 PM
Thank you, Nancy. You're the first to mention the rhyming. Glad you caught it. Always a pleasure. Great to see you.
Date: 4/11/2023 11:26:00 AM
Daniel, you have written a heartwarming piece that puts a grin on the face of the reader once they finish it. This made me smile and laugh. Blessings
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/11/2023 2:07:00 PM
Thank you, Sotto. A bit of comic relief:) Great to see you again.
Date: 4/11/2023 7:24:00 AM
A dog is a best friend. Who knows what he decided?
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/11/2023 2:06:00 PM
Thank you, Victor. Obviously mine decided to sleep. LOL
Date: 4/11/2023 5:42:00 AM
This was fun to read DT. Funny too. Entertaining for sure. My dog will alert to things all through the day, then sleeps rather soundly at night. But, I haven't had anyone knocking on my door at 3am lol. :)
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/11/2023 2:06:00 PM
Thank you, Heidi. I hope you don't:) Give Bella a hug and a treat for me.
Date: 4/11/2023 3:00:00 AM
Well now Daniel. Good Morning. This is a feel good entry that leaves a smile on the face of the reader. This was adorable. Truly. You wrote with flair and fun and it read with flair and fun in its voice and tone. Have a wonderful morning and day. Keep enjoying poetry and poetrysoup. (smile) Blessings always
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/11/2023 4:27:00 AM
Thank you, Lisa. Wonderful to see you again. Have a super day:)
Date: 4/10/2023 7:37:00 PM
It's a dog's life, I tell you, Daniel. Enjoyed this unique narrative. ~ All dressed up at 3 a.m. with nowhere to go
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Date: 4/11/2023 4:26:00 AM
Thanks, GW Back to bed!
Date: 4/10/2023 1:34:00 PM
Good to have a nice quiet dog who sleeps soundly through the night and nothing awakens them. LOL..I enjoyed reading this one today. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara
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Date: 4/11/2023 4:24:00 AM
Thank you, Mrs Sara. Now had I have rattled the food bowl, it might have been a little different:)
Date: 4/10/2023 12:40:00 PM
Very funny, especially when we meet the dog at the end!
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/11/2023 4:23:00 AM
Thanks Kim. Great to see you:)
Date: 4/9/2023 5:58:00 PM
An entertaining read for me this evening. For sure it appears you need another guard dog. Cheers Anne :-)
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/11/2023 4:23:00 AM
Thank you, Anne. He's a great dog just lazy. LOL
Date: 4/9/2023 10:40:00 AM
Sounds like my two dogs: Terrible as watchdogs, would think intruders had come to play with them. :) I really enjoyed your poem's humor, your last two lines especially! Best of luck!
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Daniel Turner
Date: 4/11/2023 4:22:00 AM
Thank you, Ann. Mine's just a lazy old hound:)
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