Today I don’t want to be cute.
Today I don’t want to be happy.
My heart is hurting
Here is a poem I wrote after learning about the bombing in Boston:
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The Cycle of Violence
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Tragedy.
Incredulity.
Anxiety.
Vengeance.
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Lulled into a false sense of
security,
until the next…….
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Tragedy.
Oh Dog! It’s been awhile since we shared some poetry. We gotta fix that!
Are you ready for an Autumn Poetry Challenge?
pic of a dirt road Jen took thru her windshield
Here’s my poem:
Fall on the Florida coast. They’re freezing up north while we roast. Still green on the trees, but the native folk freeze. Oh it’s cold weather I miss the most!It’s your turn! I can’t wait to read your poems!
Autumn’s in the air,
leaves are turning brown.
Squirrels are gathering nuts.
birds are heading down
to now-warm southern countries.
Bears will soon be sleeping.
Days are getting shorter.
Cold air comes a’ creeping.
Yard Spiders! EEK!!!!
But happy is the dog
that smells fall in the air.
Our coats are thick and warm.
We run without a care.
The smells are fresh and new!
We chase squirrels up the trees.
We smile, those crisp, cool mornings,
and jump in piles of leaves.
Watching for Autumn!
Welcome cooler mornings!
Welcome cooler days!
Summer’s finally over,
and Arctic Dogs say YAY!!!
YAY for Fall!!!
Oh Dog! While we recover from our forced incarceration, I thought I’d share with you another one of my previous posts.
Today I thought I’d remind ya of just how cool I really am….. not that I thought you’d forgotten.
Oh Dog! Things are kinda hectic around here!
So while we’re working hard, how about your check out this blast from the past and find out what like would be like If Humans were Like Dogs.
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Oh Dog! It’s time for our latest Poetry Challenge! I’m so excited!
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I’ve been working really hard on my haiku, so I hope you like them!
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Spring has sprung, bringing
The miracle of new life.
And lots of sneezes!
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And because I just HAD to write about my favorite thing-
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I want a cookie.
Why won’t you just give me one?
Let’s live in the now!
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One more, and because I want to give equal exposure to kitties-
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June Buggie’s evil!
Why don’t people believe me?
Cats have all the luck!
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OK you guys! It’s YOUR TURN!
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Oh Dog! It’s been SOOOOOO long since we last had a poetry challenge and we are WAYYYYY past due!
So listen up you dogs and cats (and humans too!)- this Friday we’re gonna throw down with some haiku! Are YOU up to the challenge?
Now remember, there are several different form of haiku. The most common to those of us who are not poetry geeks is the standard 3 lines, 5-7-5 form. It goes something like this:
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If you want true love,
stop looking for it. Instead,
go adopt a dog.
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Now I never claimed to write GOOD haiku, and that’s not what our Poetry Challenge is all about. I don’t impose rules here…. well, except you need to keep it nice (it is my blog and I will delete anything I deem offensive or rude). So if you’re anal about making sure it’s “Right,” you’re probably not gonna like what we got to say.
Well? What are you waiting for? Get to work! Write a haiku…or a limerick…. or any kinda poem you want. Then come back Friday and post it in the comments, and let the rest of us ooh and ahhhh over your creative genius!
I can’t wait! I’m so excited, I better go outside! woo woo woo!
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Oh Dog! I am so excited! Jen wrote a guest blog post for Christmas Pie Crafts! Ya oughtta go check it out!
But she’s not the only one who’s been doing a little writing. I spent yesterday afternoon crafting some Haiku to share with you today.
Lurking in shadows,
Ninja Kitty carefully
plans his next attack.
Crunchy, delicious!
I’d roll over for a taste,
or maybe just sit.
Inseparable,
Best friends forever they are,
A dog and a cat.
Feel free to add your own Haiku below!
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Oh Dog! It’s Monday again, and that means back to the old grind.
I think I’ll look back at a past post where I sing about my favorite things. That’ll make me feel better!
If humans were like dogs
The crime rate would decrease,
Because the only criminal
Would be the cookie thief.
If humans were like dogs
The days would not be hectic,
eating, walking, lots of naps,
And Cookies paid for tricks.
Dogs wouldn’t stay away from home
At some place that they hate
Dogs don’t worry night and day
About what is their fate.
So humans, quit the rat race.
This madness let us end.
Join those who live the good life.
And live like your best friend.
Hi! My name is Rumpy, and I am an Alaskan Malamute. I used to live in Middle Tennessee, but now my family and I reside in the Florida Panhandle of the US. I have this cool blog that I started in 2011. Here at rumpydog.com we talk about all things animal, with a focus on animal welfare and responsible animal companion guardianship. But we also like to throw in a heaping helping of cute! cute! cute! I mean, how could you look at me and not melt, right?
My story? Well, I was found on the side of a busy street. Jenny thought she would help me find my home, but nobody claimed me. So now I live with her. She's a pretty good ole' gal, but she is mighty stingy with the dog cookies. *sigh*
Also living here is DeDe- an older lady of unknown origins that was living at the trash dump. DeDe has many health concerns, yet you'd never know it by looking at her. She's the happiest dog in the whole world!
There are also some cats- they each have their own story. June Buggie is their chief spokesperson. He is 16 years old, crotchety, and not afraid to say what's on his mind.
All writings and photos are the copyright property of Jenny Threet (unless the writer is a guest blogger, in which case it is the property of that guest blogger) and may not be used without permission.
You can contact me at rumpydog@hotmail.com.
