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JerryPat
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since 2010-10-30
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0 posted 2010-11-16 10:09 PM



Wuff, wuff, that's only dog talk for
The first salvo of declared war.
It will pay all you human folks
To not take this as a bad joke.

First thing on the war's battle plan
Now, listen up as I begin.
Why can't there be calico dogs?
Answer me, come outta that fog.

Calico cats are everywhere
People just stop, look and stare.
Oh, Sammy, ain't that just so cute
A calico cat, that's a hoot!

Hey!  Take a look over here, dude,
And dudette, right here by this food.
What is the color of my fur?
CALICO!  Yes mam and yes sir.

When I decide to walk and strut
Calico dog?  No, I'm a mutt.
A mutt, you hear what I just said?
No respect, might as well be red.

Bow wow!  I'm gettin' in the groove
I mean, I have something to prove.
Take the normal misguided view
That cats are smarter, oh, pooh-pooh.

Ain't heard of a drug-sniffing cat
Uh, huh, what ya think about that?
Us dogs just naturally stand tall
Never hacking up a fur ball.

We are companion to mankind
My, my, we even lead the blind.
We search for the dead, as you know
Doing that does gives us a glow.

When our masters give us a wash
We are grateful, we never slosh.
Try that with a calico cat
Time you're done; it'll be God's wrath.

Now when it comes to our dog food
We'll eat anything, we're not rude.
And when it is time to go . . . (wink)
We sure don't have a rank cat stink.

We come when called, lovable too
Except sometimes when shoes we chew.
We're about the best thing to know
So why not call us calico?

. . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$!

© Copyright 2010 Jerry Pat Bolton - All Rights Reserved
Amaryllis
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since 2010-05-20
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Mi now
1 posted 2010-11-16 10:55 PM


Indeed, why not?  

Best~
Amaryllis

JerryPat
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since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991
Louisiana/America
2 posted 2010-11-16 10:58 PM


Just a thought, Amaryllis. Probably should have let that thought alone.

. . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$!

Amaryllis
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since 2010-05-20
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Mi now
3 posted 2010-11-16 11:24 PM


No way! I`m glad you shared, I think it`s fun, humorous and lots of great sonics and wordplay... anything can be a poem!  

My best~
Amaryllis

Andrew Scott
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since 1999-06-24
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Redlands,CA,USA
4 posted 2010-11-16 11:49 PM


My dog is a mutt, and she's perfect. When we tell her she smells like a dog, she says its better than smelling like a cat. So, I think she'd take offence to being called calico. She likes being know as our little golden bear.

"We'll chase them like rats across the tundra."

Prasad Nataraj
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since 2008-05-29
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Bangalore,India
5 posted 2010-11-17 01:43 AM


Fine writing Jerry. Dogs are my favorite companions too. Interesting idea.

"Hardwork pays in the long run"

passing shadows
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6 posted 2010-11-17 05:54 AM


well, you already know how I feel about dogs...and this poem is fantastic!

JerryPat
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Posts 1991
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7 posted 2010-11-17 06:19 AM


Hah! Not meaning to disgrace your Golden Bear, Andrew, just thought dogs were being left out in the equation.

Appreciate the comment, Prasad. We dog lovers have to stick together.

Yes I do know how you feel about dogs, Passing Shadows, thank you for being here.


. . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$!

Honeybunch
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since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115
South Africa
8 posted 2010-11-17 07:02 AM


Enjoyed the humour here, JerryPat.  I'm also a dog lover but sadly don't have one anymore.

Helen

JerryPat
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since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991
Louisiana/America
9 posted 2010-11-17 07:19 AM


Thank you Helen. I am glad you approved of my woof-woofing. Heehee

. . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$!

Eusta B. Mae
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since 2010-05-03
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10 posted 2010-11-17 08:25 AM


Jerry you have gone to the dogs!!!  And my was it fun!
JerryPat
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since 2010-10-30
Posts 1991
Louisiana/America
11 posted 2010-11-17 08:40 AM


Yep, all the dire predictions concerning my status on the world stage has finally been confirmed, ebm, I have most assuredly gone to the dogs. Haha Thanks.!

. . . and the Raven said, %!~#&(&#!$!

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