Duggie, a floppy-eared pup, loved lying in the sun
but running through puddles was much more fun.
He barked at clouds when he heard thunder roar,
while impatiently he waited for rain drops to pour.
Today, Duggie was happy to see the sky growing dark
and wagged his tail when he heard another pup bark.
He ran onto the porch through his new doggy door
and let out a howl when the pup barked once more.
They talked for a while through the back yard fence.
Duggie learned his new neighbor's name was Spence.
One day, Spence told Duggie, "You're my best buddy."
Always playing in rainy day puddles, getting very muddy.
Sammy, a big eared puppy, liked to lay in the sun
but playing in rain puddles was a lot more fun.
He was never afraid when he heard thunder roar
because he knew that soon, rain drops would pour.
Sammy looked out and saw the sky getting dark
He wagged his tail, then heard another puppy bark.
He ran outside when his owner opened the door.
When he let out a howl, the pup barked some more.
They talked for a while through the back yard fence.
Sammy learned his new neighbor's name was Spence.
Soon, Spence asked Sammy to be his best buddy.
Together they played in puddles, getting very muddy.
April 20, 2021
Nursery Rhyme 5 Contest
Sponsor: Eve Roper
I bought a pickle ornament for Spence.
The boy just loves his pickles, makes no sense.
So with this glass dill pickle
His spirits I will tickle.
Hope this is among his best ornaments.
for PD's Pickles & Tickles limerick contest
This poet of choice words-
has given us all much food for thought
Juvenated poetry you'll only find
Opens hearts souls and some great minds
Speical occasions or just looking for a fine dine
Epulaeryu sonnets senryu lantrune of a special kind
Perhaps seven by seven a Whitney or relative compound that binds
Hurry don't be late for he's a knight and shining armor that shines
Shout from the highest hilltops and valleys that you can find
Poetry in bookstores or library shelves all in and row and lined
Ending up in your lap and reading while sipping on some fine wine
Now is the time to cross this path that has made me blind
Come a little closer and shake and rattle this flowering vine
Everyone I'd like you to meet author poet and dear friend Joseph Spence of mine
Tribute To
Sir
Joseph Spence
Luv Ya Dear Friend
Thanks For All You Do
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