Short Tuckered Poems

dog is tuckered out
chasing squirrels a big deal
lounging on porch now...

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Mighty Mike

Mighty Mike always drove women wild
poor girlfriend got fed up and then filed
was a smooth talker
was not a stalker
now Mighty Mike is tuckered out mild...

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*Image of Candlelight by Pixabay.
fiery events

a candle flickers
     ever waning as it melts
          may love spark again? of course

          breath pleased a candle
     flames tuckered time for amour?
nicely kindled set to spark

2021 July 10
e.g., Ni Katuata
HMS & PS; 577, 577...

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The day slips into rayless sky
And the busy of day finds it's end
Before I rest these tuckered eyes
There's a message I need to send

You've made my day fortuitous 
In unexpected ways
For merely just my thoughts of you
Crafted smiles that lighted my face

Could it be we're that in tune
You mimic familiar routine
To think of me as night resumes
Saying good night dear one sweet dreams...

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Thoughts are like birds 
On their golden wings 
 They fly away
To an unknown place 
With a promise to come back 
When I am calm, cool and positive 
Decorate the nest with optimistic attitude 
Shun seeing the glass half empty 

They fall from the boughs 
Like the leaves of an autumn tree 
Tuckered out and faded away 
But with a promise 
To sprout out again in green 
If you bring back the sunny spring...

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There's my lil kitten!
Sittin' cozy in my mitten
Too tuckered out to play :)
Don't think she'd fit in a glove
(And I'm too gentle to shove)
So I'll go without mittens today


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Jan. 11, 20223
To the rhyming tune of "Little Miss Muffet"
(This cat caper is purely fictional, not based on an actual event)

"Of what use are gloves to fingers that only understand mittens" Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: John lawless...

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Took my dead dog for a long walk today.
I like to think that some that passed by
glimpsed the whisk of her bushy tail
or heard her cheerful panting,
as she strained at the leash.

I was reading a book about Shelties,
how they were bred to be working dogs,
sheep herders,
and won’t ever be lapdogs.

Back home, both tuckered-out,
I glance down,
she is asleep already,
no doubt chasing my legs,
around a bunch
of lampposts and fire hydrants....

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PHONE BONE DELIGHT

A dog on a phone 
Rang, ‘Dial-a-Bone,’
He wanted a delivery
Made to his home.

He also asked for 
Small liver treats,
There’s nothing like dining
On two meats.

He smacked his lips
And howled at the moon,
Anticipating the delivery
Would be there soon.

When the van arrived
He tuckered in,
Growling and chomping
With his toothy grin.

Ah, there’s nothing like
Having a phone,
When I’m feeling peckish
I dial a bone....

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Carols chiming on the village green
Light snow adding to the atmosphere,
Bustling shoppers complete the scene
It’s easy to see the holiday is here,
With children laughing, anticipating
A midnight visit from jolly old St. Nick
In the park young folks are ice-skating,
So many activities, take your pick.
Sledding down a slope is my choice
Then, hot chocolate and a huge bonfire,
While happy carolers raise their voice
All tuckered out, I’m ready to retire.

Written December 8, 2022...

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