Underdog

Saturday mornings extra early I would rise,
Watch as my hero would sail through the skies.
Eating my corn puffs, with you I’d cheer,
“There’s no need to fear, Underdog is here. “

With Simon Bar Sinister up to his tricks,
Dog of the hour who didn’t chase sticks.
You had me hypnotized with your wonder,
Speed of lightning roar of thunder.

Shoeshine boy so kind and meek,
Waiting for sweet Polly Purebreds shriek.
The boy Jack Unger your true blue friend,
I never wanted Saturday mornings to end.

Not plane nor bird nor even frog,
Just little old me Underdog.
My one true hero, I loved at the time,
I wonder, was it you who taught me to rhyme?

Written by Brenda Meier-Hans 
10.07.2014
For Debbie Guzzi’s Contest:
Monsters and Marvels
4th
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Callus Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 12:38 PM
I enjoyed this flowing write of yours, Brenda. Had to search on google for your hero since I had never heard of him before. Congrats on yet another win. // paul
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 1:03 PM
Thanks Paul.
Mehta Avatar
October 14, 2014 at 9:35 PM
Well crafted write, congrats on the win, Brenda
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 9:34 AM
Thank you Dr. Mehta
Haight Avatar
October 14, 2014 at 3:11 PM
Hi Brenda, congratulations on your win in the Monster Contest. Loved the way your poem flows with rhyme and rhythm. Also, it helped me recall some old memories of watching Underdog with my kids! Sandra
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 9:35 AM
Thanks so much Sandra, I'm glad I could stir some loving memories.
Allison Avatar
October 14, 2014 at 11:57 AM
Dropping back with my congrats Brenda:-) hugs jan xxx
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 9:36 AM
Thanks Jan XOXO
River Avatar
October 11, 2014 at 4:59 AM
hi Brenda I like your poem flows well good rhyme. Thank you for telling me that I placed a contest I didn't know it until I read your comment I don't know to write back yet in my own area. I remember watching that cartoon at least I think I did LOL. senior moment? really good write. kriver
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 15, 2014 at 9:37 AM
Your welcome Kr . Thanks for your complement.
Yvonne Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 10:16 PM
Loved Underdog. Loved the actor did his voice. He was nerdy hero and easy to relate to. Great poem.
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 10:36 PM
I love dogs so a dog hero was logical for me I guess.
Bolton Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 5:45 PM
Ahhh . . . Me too . . . Underdog is here was music to my ears. Enjoyed this poem immensely.
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 7:16 PM
Thanks Jerry.
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 5:01 PM
This poem is so sweet Brenda. I loved it! I hope to see it at the top in Debbie's contest!#7
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 7:15 PM
Me to Connie, thanks.
Smith Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 1:49 PM
I loved under dog...have no fear......hugs Tim
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 2:18 PM
My hero. Thanks
Allison Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 1:35 PM
Not a character I know Brenda - I loved the poem and the rhyme:-) Good luck in the contest Hugs jan xx
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 1:48 PM
Well you just have to Google this dog wonder Jan. He always spoke in rhyme. I still know the theme song off by heart.
Andresen Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 1:29 PM
- A great hero he was .... :))) - Good luck in the contest, Brenda - Nice to read :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 1:46 PM
Thanks Anne Lise
Nance Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 1:17 PM
Very fun read, I don't think I have ever watched Underdog put I recognize the catch phrase, I sure do miss when there was cartoons on Saturday mornings though. good luck in the contest :)
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 1:46 PM
Thanks Casarah.
A  Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 1:00 PM
Ha, I like the picture, and I enjoyed a movie called Underdog, a while back. Wishing you luck. SKAT
Meier-Hans Avatar
October 7, 2014 at 1:45 PM
Thanks Skat. The movie was made after the cartoon.
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