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Whippets and Greyhounds

Whippet's in the wind
When greyhound
Gazed upon
Whippersnapper
Want to be
In the midday sun
Whistle of a woman
Calling canine back
Put him on the leash
Take doggy to the track
Flat cap Freddie motions
To signal his mut
Caught him by the collar
In the car he's shut

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Robert Pettit

Date: 3/13/2014 9:50:00 PM

They are incredibly swift and graceful canines. If only people knew the usual fates of the dogs used in racing in places like Florida. Good write.

Rob Carter
Date: 3/14/2014 2:49:00 AM

Thanks Robert, its true, only the lucky ones get a home after race days are finished. Rob