Watching Or Being Watched

If big brother were watching me
just think  how insanely bored he’d be.
But never the less, I must confess,
I have been spied on ruthlessly.

Not one, but four pair of eyes observe,
disapproving that I have the nerve
to walk on the deck they’ve commandeered.
I am a monster to be feared.

They feed on the chow that I provide,
this creature whom they can’t abide.
Though their own mother approves of me,
I take one step and they all flee.

I don’t know why they’re so afraid.
Is there some subtle hint I’ve made 
that if into my hands they get
I’ll spay or neuter the whole quartet?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2012



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Date: 7/11/2012 6:27:00 AM
Joyce congrats on your win..David
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Date: 7/10/2012 12:36:00 PM
Congratulations on your win in Susan's " Big Brother " contest Joyce. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/9/2012 9:23:00 PM
nicely done Joyce..congrats on your win
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Date: 7/9/2012 2:46:00 PM
congratulations on your well-deserved win! Lori
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Date: 7/9/2012 1:55:00 PM
Joyce congrats on your win!!
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Date: 7/9/2012 1:10:00 PM
congrats Joyce on another great write and win for big brother theme luv.. awesome as always.. I am dealing with concussion now due to a nasty fall last week so been off computer for a while..getting back slowly luv..oh..
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Date: 7/9/2012 9:55:00 AM
I believe if "big brother" is watching me he'll either be extremely bored or slightly amused. This is a cute write, Joyce. Congrats on your win! Love, Kim
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Date: 6/26/2012 3:03:00 PM
I can't for the life of me, imagine anyone fearing such a kind poet such as yourself! :) Nicely done, dear Joyce!
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Date: 6/25/2012 8:43:00 AM
big bad Joyce,lovely write dear,wish you the best in the contest
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Date: 6/24/2012 8:30:00 PM
nice poem good luck in the contest.
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