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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Date: 10/15/2014 12:38:00 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
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 10/15/2014 1:03:00 PM
Thanks Paul.
Date: 10/14/2014 9:35:00 PM
Well crafted write, congrats on the win, Brenda
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 10/15/2014 9:34:00 AM
Thank you Dr. Mehta
Date: 10/14/2014 3:11:00 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
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 10/15/2014 9:35:00 AM
Thanks so much Sandra, I'm glad I could stir some loving memories.
Date: 10/14/2014 11:57:00 AM
Dropping back with my congrats Brenda:-) hugs jan xxx
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 10/15/2014 9:36:00 AM
Thanks Jan XOXO
Date: 10/11/2014 4:59:00 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
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 10/15/2014 9:37:00 AM
Your welcome Kr . Thanks for your complement.
Date: 10/7/2014 10:16:00 PM
Loved Underdog. Loved the actor did his voice. He was nerdy hero and easy to relate to. Great poem.
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 10/7/2014 10:36:00 PM
I love dogs so a dog hero was logical for me I guess.
Date: 10/7/2014 5:45:00 PM
Ahhh . . . Me too . . . Underdog is here was music to my ears. Enjoyed this poem immensely.
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 10/7/2014 7:16:00 PM
Thanks Jerry.
Date: 10/7/2014 5:01:00 PM
This poem is so sweet Brenda. I loved it! I hope to see it at the top in Debbie's contest!#7
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 10/7/2014 7:15:00 PM
Me to Connie, thanks.
Date: 10/7/2014 1:49:00 PM
I loved under dog...have no fear......hugs Tim
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 10/7/2014 2:18:00 PM
My hero. Thanks
Date: 10/7/2014 1:35:00 PM
Not a character I know Brenda - I loved the poem and the rhyme:-) Good luck in the contest Hugs jan xx
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 10/7/2014 1:48:00 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.
Date: 10/7/2014 1:29:00 PM
- A great hero he was .... :))) - Good luck in the contest, Brenda - Nice to read :) - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 10/7/2014 1:46:00 PM
Thanks Anne Lise
Date: 10/7/2014 1:17:00 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 :)
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Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 10/7/2014 1:46:00 PM
Thanks Casarah.
Date: 10/7/2014 1:00:00 PM
Ha, I like the picture, and I enjoyed a movie called Underdog, a while back. Wishing you luck. SKAT
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Date: 10/7/2014 1:45:00 PM
Thanks Skat. The movie was made after the cartoon.
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