Open Poetry #38 |
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Pit Bull Saga |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
I got me a Pit Bull He is tawny and he is lean The neighbors more than hate him They sure think he is mean. And, they are right. So I got him a lady To help find his sensitive side She played him like a boy toy And she took him for a ride. And, he liked it. He’s still got a real attitude She is meaner than a snake They now have a co-dependent relationship Finding her was a big mistake And, it was. I got me eight Pit Bull puppies They have all the neighbors on the run I’d take them to the Dog Pound But I am a rabbit on the run. And, I am. So don’t get any Pit Bulls They aren’t really all that kind They love me to play me like a dog toy As they take a bite out of my behind. And, they do. aziza, who doesn't really own Pit Bulls |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
Alison! I have fallen in love with this poem... it's great! |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
:: Just laughs :: You know, I kind of do too. I am not sure why. Thank you - you know how I feel about your writing. |
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The Lady Member Rara Avis
since 2005-12-26
Posts 7634The Southwest |
I watch for yours too love it... ![]() |
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jody5 Senior Member
since 2005-12-21
Posts 876California, U.S.A. |
Loved this write, very entertaining. Thanks Hugs Kimberly |
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kif kif Member
since 2006-06-01
Posts 439BCN |
Actually, if find this quite offensive. It's not the dogs that are the problem, it's irresponsible ownership. For example, here in BCN, there are restrictions on certain dogs because their breed is favoured by certain types of people who raise them wrongly. In my experience, though, it's the large and small dogs, from Belgian Sheperds to Chiuaua's (sp?) , owned by some old women, that are vicious, as they're raised to fear other breeds and situations, therefore making them likely to react in fear. I've had old women shout at me in Catalan while uselessly trying to restrain their mutts, telling me that my dog is dangerous, while my dog's lying with her belly up, wagging her tail. I don't doubt though, if she were to be attacked, or felt fear without being calmed, she would become vicious herself, it's only natural to protect oneself (She's a British Staffordshire, small but strong.) I've had poodles yap aggressively at us, yet I don't call for restrictions on them. It's people who are the problem, not breeds of dogs. Incidentally, no matter what the breed, if you socialise a dog properly at an early age, they'll have years of fun cavorting with other dogs, cats, and children, with no harm done. I will say, however, I don't think anyone should get a dog too strong or too big for them to handle. The dog's got to know who's in charge. |
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seraphin Senior Member
since 2000-09-24
Posts 1004Michigan |
Alison, this is hysterical! My neighbor has a new pit pup and I will be SURE to print tbis up for her! She will love it! If you decide to expand on your breeds, I have a Boston Terrier, Pug, and English Bulldog, (now there's a terror!) Excellent write, friend. Sandra |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
Kif Kif (for lack of a better name to call you). Thank you. I am glad that I offended you. I am glad that I impassioned you. I am owned by two dogs. I often write of my last dog - re. warm pumpkin bread and backseat driving me. However, life has humor too. That is the stand point that I write from. I figured some would come out stridantly in favor of pit bulls. I appreciate that dedication. My poem does not diminish my deep love for animals. Again, thank you for taking offense. Alison |
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kif kif Member
since 2006-06-01
Posts 439BCN |
A better name? That's nothing more than ill mannered. You're on a roll today. You didn't impassion me, I've always been like this...and to be glad to offend me-what, one rule for you, and another for me? Yikes. Yes, there's humour, but when it's at the expense of another life, I don't think it is humourous. Dogs are murdered every day because of attitudes like you've expressed here. ps; you can't decide what your 'poem' does, or doesn't, unless you keep it to yourself. |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
kif kif, you are out of line. This is the Open Forum, not the Alley. Whether you agree with the content of the poem or not is not the question. Responses here are based on the quality of the writing, the work of the author or constructive critiques. It is not a forum where insults are traded. If you feel so offended by the content, you may contact the author by personal e-mail or some other means - not here. In addition, if you feel that the poem should not be posted on the forum, you may click the "inappropriate content" button and send a report to the moderating staff indicating which policy rule you feel has been violated, who will evaluate your complaint. I can assure you with a very reasonable amount of certainty that, in this issue, your complaint would be rejected. [This message has been edited by Balladeer (08-27-2006 11:11 PM).] |
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aziza Member Elite
since 2006-07-09
Posts 2995Lumpy Oatmeal makes me Crazy! |
I wrote this poem the other night. I did not write it because I was standing up for animal issues. I did not write it because I hate Pit Bulls. I did not write it because I take animals to the Shelter. I did not write it as a political statement. I did not write it for any reason other than the fact that it came into my head as I was puttering in my head. I do not support abandoment of animals. Is my poem in poor taste? No, I don't think it is. Is it meant to be humrourous? I believe that is obvious. Am I waffling as to why I wrote it? No, I don't know why I wrote it. I did because it made me smile. This conversation is closed. I will accept no emails in regards to it. aziza |
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divine chaos Senior Member
since 2006-07-09
Posts 617dancing 'neath the moon |
lol .. very cute, zi you always make me grin ~*Sheli*~ By words the mind is winged |
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Marge Tindal![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
Aziza~ Cute as cute can be ...~ I've met a couple of Chiuahuas that would fit that general description too~ ![]() *Huglets* ![]() ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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