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Are Dogs Necessary?
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Are Dogs Necessary? |
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Dom Mart Member
since 1999-08-17
Posts 164Florida |
Some people need the canine breed (Lord knows, I'm not one of 'em.) If you ask me, I just can't see Why anyone would love 'em. I used to ride through countryside Upon my trusty Schwinn, Until one day, one took away A portion of my shin. And often too, when strolling through A park's extensive green, My restful mood by barking crude Is rendered unserene. "He loves to play," the owners say, "He wouldn't hurt a flea." "I believe you but, please take your mutt A hundred miles from me." And so it goes. Oh I suppose I should learn to accept, In Nature's plan, this "friend of man," But look where I just stepped. |
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Marge Tindal 
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Dom~ Guess I was hoping that you were just joking ... Try to look at it this way Poor, poor pup in stepping up has to step over the mess MAN has made ! I love my dogs and everyone else's dogs. Shucks, I've even got room for an old dog like you !  Oh yeah ... like there's just something about a Schwinn man.  And my pup without fail, will still wag his tail to let me know he cares .. All I need to do is show him that I, too love him as he loves me. He'll 'wiggle' all over and still win me over with a heart that loves with glee. One RESPONSIBLE, loving and caring dog owner here ! ~*Marge*~ ~*The pen of the poet never runs out of ink, as long as we breathe.*~ [email protected] |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
I'm sorry I too love my mut, she is just the best and it's not the poor dogs it's the irresponsible owners of the poor things. I don't agree with owners letting their dogs poop everywhere, run all over the place with no regard to others, let off leads to fight other dogs and wonder into my front yard to scare my poor moggy but I don't blame the dog I blame the human thats suppose to be on the end of the lead. After all that I must say while I didn't agree with your poem I did think it flowed well and was written well But i know where your coming from but please don't blame the poor old dog  dog lover Tracie~ Love is the life of the soul... It is the harmony of the universe |
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Denise
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-08-22
Posts 22648 |
Great to see you again, Dom! You should definitely post more often, I do so enjoy your humor! Dom, watch your step....Dom.....now look what you stepped into.....geesh. Denise |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
I wouldn't last a single minute without my dogs. I think if you are a responsible dog owner then there is room for all in this world. My boys are the highlight to each and every day for me. It sounds like unforunitly you keep meeting the wrong dogs and owners. I enjoyed your poem. Marina |
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DiObear Member
since 2000-04-30
Posts 66Switzerland |
Dom, I'd have to say I agree with everything you say, and you said it so well. DiObear (cat lover) |
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warmhrt Senior Member
since 1999-12-18
Posts 1563 |
Are dogs necessary? Is the home we live in, the cars we drive, the computers with which we post these poems necessary...no, but they make the world a much nicer place to live. Same goes for dogs...they've been a part of the family since I was two. Couldn't live without one.... warmhrt the poet's pen...gives to airy nothing A local habitation and a name ~ Shakespeare |
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Dom Mart Member
since 1999-08-17
Posts 164Florida |
Great comments--thanks! Would I get more agreement, If I changed the question--Are certain owners necessary? |
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doreen peri Member Elite
since 1999-05-25
Posts 3812Virginia |
I was wondering the exact same thing early this morning as the neighbors dogs barked me awake... I am a cat person. Never have understood the necessity of dogs...LOL... have a lot of friends who LOVE their dogs and wouldn't part with them and who say they are a big part of their families... but i say, who needs bad breath and drooling? hehe people will probably hate me for saying all this... oh well... enjoyed your poem |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
i once had eight dogs sigh yuh my mom couldnt pass a stray yuh i love em but ones enuff for now yuh yuh very clever poem there o yuh! |
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PhaerieChild Senior Member
since 1999-08-30
Posts 1787Aloha, Oregon |
I only have one dog and he's real quiet and doesn't shed so in my life this dog is necessary to my emotional well being. I think the owners have a lot to do with the obedience/disobedience of a dog. If properly trained they are a joy to own. BTW I did like the poem and it is understandable why you feel this way. Poetry~ Words falling on paper, painting a dream. Shawna R. Holder Boise, Idaho |
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X Angel Senior Member
since 1999-11-07
Posts 1521Oregon |
I am so totally NOT a dog person...I could relate well! What fun! ~X~ |
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netswan Senior Member
since 2000-03-28
Posts 1369Washington |
Oh Dom this was delicious -----are dogs necessary? hahahah VERY few get my vote. I can't stand to see mankind tie them up. I can't stand to see an abused animal. The groveling just floors me ---aargh. But, yes, they are necessary -- so many dog lovers and so many pets that are treated as children ---- And a good dog -- truly can't be beat. That dog would be trained to poop in the woods as mine is ----) And they will not chase bikes, or your chickens or get into your garbage cans, and would not wander off the property. The will not bark unnecessarily They know at least 25 human words and come when you call Those kinds of dogs are worth their weight in gold. Good luck in finding one like mine! They are rare and far inbetween. netswan |
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A.C.Turner Member
since 2000-04-30
Posts 83Reading, Pa.Home of Bardfest |
Couldn't stop laughing on this one. I've been there too. Man's best friend huh! Thanks for the great laugh. ACT. |
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pen of passion Member
since 1999-08-11
Posts 234 |
I am thinking one should not discuss religion, politics, or dogs in poetic company. I love Shakes, yet your poem made me laugh. You're just joking anyway, right? |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I got a good laugh from your poem Dom. Cute topic! I've been bitten, chased, loved, pawed and cuddled by dogs and wouldn't change a moment ... I love them! /Kit |
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