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Two Many Feet

Look at my dog -- he has two feet too many!
And arms? Well, I tell you, he doesn’t have any!
So how does my dog know which foot to put next?
I try to guess, but it’s got me perplexed.
One, two, three, four - it should be so confusing,
And yet he just knows -- it’s very amusing!
Perhaps I should tape him, my puppy, my Rover,
Then play in slow motion, play over and over.
I’d watch very closely, my four-legged friend,
To try to measure the start and the end.
But that wouldn’t tell me just how he knows
Which set to start with - the right or left toes.
Right, left, right, left - or left, right, left, right?
I could study forever; I could ponder all night,
And never explain how he knows what he knows.
Perhaps he just knows, and that’s how it goes!
See, I have but two feet; it’s never a fight.
If I start with the left, or I start with the right,
Just which one will follow, or which one comes next,
Is always the opposite -- no need to guess!
Yes, I’m glad I’m a human, with two arms and feet,
And hands and fingers; it’s really quite neat.
The things I can do that my puppy just couldn’t,
I’d never trade places; oh no, I just wouldn’t.
For without two hands and ten little digits
My ten finger puppets would be lifeless midgets!
I couldn’t ride bikes, or play football, or dress-up.
And if I had dog paws I surely would mess up
When making a sandwich or pouring my own drink.
But what I’d miss most? Oh I shudder to think!
What would make me so sad, no it wouldn’t be right,
I wouldn’t be able to-
Hug you goodnight!!

Copyright © Kathy L. Gardner | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 6/2/2016 12:16:00 AM

Nice to see this one again, Kathy...SKAT
Date: 5/30/2016 12:05:00 PM

Kathy, Welcome to Poetry Soup. It will be a delight to read and become familiar with your poems in the future. As for now, I will greet you with the same smile others passed when I first joined the soup. Wishing you and your poetry the best. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here STARTING with me- SKAT :) Drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you wish. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND" Hugs **SKAT**
Date: 5/30/2016 6:16:00 AM

Hi, Kathy,, Welcome to Poetry soup, I hope you enjoy the community. Here, you will find friendly poets who enjoy supporting one another. I myself, enjoy reading and commenting those who want to be read. The only time I give constructive criticism is when a poet desires it. However, if for some reason the poem is not my field I will guide you to someone who is more qualified than I. Stop by and read one of my poems if you like. My poems are not perfect, but I have a feeling you might like one. I encourage you to check out the contest page and read to receive comments. Tell me a little about your poetic skills if you like. It will be my pleasure to follow and read every poem you post from here on :) We are Lucky To Have you. Your New Poet Friend @-> LINDA <-@

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