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Cats and Dogs........................#1
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Cats and Dogs........................#1 |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA 
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They knew when they met they were not quite the same They cursed Mother Nature and gave her the blame, But a love burned within The expanse of their skin And they vowed they could win, Overcoming all that .... Though he, yes, he was a dog, you see And she was a fluffy cat. So he tried to learn how to purr and she tried to learn how to bark And she tried to learn how to bury a bone While he tried to see in the dark And their method of mating Was SO devastating Forever creating An unending spat .... - For he, yes, he was a dog, you see Ans she was a fluffy cat. There are rules, it is known, that are written By the movement of Destiny's pen That apply to all puppies and kittens As well as some women and men And, ignoring these laws Bring out dangerous flaws Often fatal because It's an unbending fact........ That an eagle can't swim And a whale can't fly And we can't change our natures, As hard as we try. He was a dog and she was a cat And that's all there is to that. |
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Denise
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since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Some people have to learn the hard way! Great poem, Balladeer! Loved it! ------------------ Denise |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
Are you saying men and women are as well suited for each other as a dog and cat? LOL. Well done, 'Deer one... it brought back memories of my childhood dog and "his" cat... he hated most cats and would kill them... but slept with Smokey curled up within his paws... thanks for the smiles. |
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Saxoness
since 1999-07-18
Posts 1102Texas |
this is too true. ------------------ "Glory remains unaware of my neglected dwelling where alone I sing my tearful song which has charms only for me." -Charles Brugnot |
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WhtDove Member Rara Avis
since 1999-07-22
Posts 9245Illinois |
What a comparison. True though, just like the difference of night and day. |
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RSEvans Senior Member
since 1999-10-23
Posts 1147Tulsa, OK, USA |
Polar opposites have the strongest attraction...even in nature. Are you saying you've dated outside your species? I know I have. Some of them were real cats and I of course a real dog. Bravo, Bal! ------------------ Once I was brilliant, now I no longer shine, but the twinkle in my eye speaks of another time. |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
I could learn how to bark! Elizabeth |
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John Yaws Senior Member
since 1999-10-09
Posts 860Texas |
ROFLMBO! Somehow I want to say.."Been there, done that" Good one, thought the style is a departure from your regulat rhythmatic flow. ------------------ From "The Outlaw Josey Wales": "Dyin' ain't much of a livin' boy". and..."A close second is a poor finish, in a fight to the Death". ~GS~ http://www.geocities.com/montcogunslinger/HomePage.html [This message has been edited by Gunslinger (edited 12-01-1999).] |
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Balladeer
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since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Denise...Sadly that is so true. Suthern..It's always nice to make you smile Saxoness..Yes, it is. Thank you. Dovey...Night and day it is sometimes. RSevans..I HAVE dated outside my species but always remained true to my canine heritage. Elizabeth...and you could make me purr! Gunslinger..Nobody likes to be completely predictable! Thank you all! |
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Iloveit Senior Member
since 1999-09-02
Posts 1121NM |
I know I should have my own copy of this, but someone is slacking *lolol*...great poem and yep, the differences in men and women can be maddening but create some great sparks  |
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Lynn Member
since 1999-09-20
Posts 316Jasper, Alabama U.S.A. |
I liked this a lot. It made me smile. And I thought about the time my cat took in 3 stray puppies and took care of them as if they were her own. ------------------ If time cannot heal your pain, you can always cry on my shoulder. ~Jenn~ |
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Willem Member
since 1999-11-18
Posts 139Inverness, FL, USA |
Ayayayai! This one is funny, true, wise and beautiful, all at the same time. My beloved "one and only ever" and I almost laughed our heads off reading it, forgetting for a few precious moments our own doggie/kitty feuds. Thank you for this treat! Willem |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Balladeer, You have the heart of a dog And the mind of a cat. And that's all there is to that. Loved the poem. |
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RainbowGirl Member Elite
since 1999-07-31
Posts 3023United Kingdom |
Bal: What can I say....some Dogs are real bitches and some bitches are real Dogs, likewise some Fluffy cats are really cute and some will scratch your eyes out...all depends on the treatment, now, give me a saucer of milk and I'll purr all night long, show me the catflap though and I'll weave myself in and out of your legs all night long..  Made me smile but I shan't tell why HUSG ------------------ Yesterday is but today's memory and tomorrow is today's dream... |
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Nan
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since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Did you ever see that cartoon, "CatDog"? |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Balladeer, I loved this, so wise and whimsical poem. |
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