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Trillium 
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA 
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Night of the Barking Dog Last night, our neighbor's dog began To bark as only Great Danes can. I listened to him and I knew, I wouldn't sleep till he was through! He was excited, I could tell. Perhaps a little mad as well. The barks increased in speed and tone And I supposed he was alone! I went and opened up the door And hollered at his throaty roar. I doubt he even heard my yell, So I thought I'd read a spell. An hour passed; my mood was sour. Where were his owners at this hour? When two a.m. had come and gone, I struggled with yawn, after yawn And yet I couldn't tune him out. Still sounding strong, there was no doubt, That he could bark the night away And hold the wildlife world at bay! He finally quit at half-past-four! Though arms of sleep, I did implore, There was no hope I'd close my eyes And in two hours, I must rise! I drew the drapes and I could see, He was stretched out, so peacefully And sound asleep. It isn't right! But I'll have ear-plugs, by tonight! Betty Lou Hebert [This message has been edited by Trillium (05-08-2003 05:29 PM).] |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ I'm just chuckling more than you could imagine at this~ Happened to me once ... and when I went to 'nicely' discuss it with the neighbors the next day ... they got just so angry with me. So, I simply recorded the dog barking next time they weren't there (all night !) and then called them at 3:45 a.m. and let them listen to their OWN dog barking loudly ! To their (coerced) credit ... they finally apologized to the entire neighborhood ! I LOVE dogs AND responsible owners~  *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: What a clever thing to do! I couldn't think of anything but killing him! Of course, I would never do anything so drastic as I do love all animals, but he drove me wild! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
Yes this can be maddening. We live out in the country so aren't too close to the neighbors but our own dog did that to us once. He barked until he lost his voice. Love, Joyce |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
I can relate! I just put the pillow over my head... |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Joyce: We live in the country also and everyone out here has at least 2 dogs. One family has 6. Usually they are well-behaved but this one dog takes a notion to bark all night, once in awhile. He has such a big bark, you can't escape! Thanks. Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
passingshadows: I tried a pillow over my head and found I couldn't breathe! Thanks for commenting. Betty Lou Hebert |
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termite New Member
since 2003-04-29
Posts 9 |
hey... did you know there are people starving in ethiopia? -ben |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Ben: Yes I do know, but I can't do anything about it. Couldn't even stop a barking dog! Betty Lou Hebert |
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junemac Senior Member
since 2003-04-24
Posts 1005uk |
oh yes i know this so well and also the sequel night of the yowling cats. hugs and wishes for a peaceful night june x |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
BettyLou~ You've got soooooooo much class ! My reply to 'you know who' would not have been so ummmmm, subdued~ You delight me~  hey- did you know ..... ehhhhhhhh, never mind. You probably did !  I LOVE YOU LADY !!!! Have a Happy, Happy Mother's Day~ *Huglets* ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
june: Thanks for your comments! I haven't heard "THE DOG" for the last couple of nights. Maybe somebody gave him a sedative!~ Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Dear Marge: Thanks so much for your remarks. I really appreciate them and you!! Love Betty Lou Betty Lou Hebert |
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wings of the moon Member
since 2003-03-27
Posts 323Pink bubblegum land |
lol! this is very funny...accentuated even more by the heavy rhymes WHICH i can only approve of here Hope you get some sleep tonight  love, claire xx "more than yesterday, less than tomorrow, i love you" |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Claire: Thanks for commenting on this poem. I thought it was funny too, a couple of days later! He's been very quiet since I wrote this, so maybe he felt the vibes I sent his way! Betty Lou Hebert |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice title...glad the dog decided to let you get some sleep...its not the dogs fault...the owners need to tell the dog to stop barking late at night...allright dog, only bark late at night when someones breaking into the house...James |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
I really like this... Look at it this way - Some positive stuff came from that weary night - You wrote this great poem!!!... and after you wake up later, you'll have everybody smiling...  |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
James Michael: Thanks for reading and enjoyed your comments. The dog has been completely silent since that night, so maybe he scared off something dire? It would be wonderful if they'd only bark when it was an emergency, wouldn't it! Betty Lou Hebert |
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Trillium
since 2001-03-09
Posts 12098Idaho, USA |
Nan: You're right and I still wonder where the owners were! Must have been an all night party someplace! Betty Lou Hebert |
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