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I know the score… I know the signs… there’s no way she’ll decieve me,
She’s running round and packing bags, which means she’s going to leave me.
She wanders way too often for my liking, I must say,
Sometimes she’s hardly here for long before she’s on her way.
*
“But, girlie, I must go to work, to earn our daily bread.”
I wish that she’d stay home and just play ball with me instead.
“We cannot,” she will frown and say, “do everything we please.
Unless I go to work, there’ll be no tennis balls or cheese.”
*
Well, okay then, that part I get…I don’t mind telling you
I’ll let her off for working, ’cause it covers chicken too.
But what about the times she loads the bags into the car?
You don’t need tons of suitcases if you’re not going far…
*
“I never take more than one bag or pack a ton of stuff!”
She interjects and waltzes off, as if she’s in a huff…
To pack another set of bags, so just what is she at?
‘Cause, if she’s only off to work…then I must be a cat!
*
She stops a while and comes across to snuggle up with me,
She strokes my ears, I sigh and lay my head upon her knee.
My peace will soon be shattered though, my days look awful bleak…
“Don’t worry girlie, I’ll be home in no more than a week.”
*
Did I just hear the words aright? Did I hear what she said?
A week? A lot can happen then! I might even get dead!
The hoover monster might wake up and chase me down the hall!
The kites might come and get me, or at least my special ball!
*
“But you’ll be fine,” she laughs at me, “For you can go and stay
With all your favourite doggie friends where you can run and play.”
She doesn’t understand! That’s not the point! No, not at all!
‘Cause none of my four-legged friends can really throw a ball!
*
“I won’t be long,” she’ll tell me as she’s walking out the door…
I won’t be long? Yeah right…and I have heard that one before!
You know though, there is something worse…and even though she’s mean
I won’t be really happy till she’s back from where she’s been.
*
Editor’s note: She got chicken as compensation 😉
Sue Vincent's Daily Echo 
Don’t worry Ani. She’ll be back soon!!!
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Yeah…right… 😉 xxx
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aaawww . . . our sympathies are with Ani! (She writes so well!)
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Thank you 😉 I sort of enjoy my visits to my friends, but don’t tell her will you 😉 xxx
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Wow such a cute and loveable poem Sue and a darling little angel with her toy in her mouth. Great.
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That dog is no angel, let me tell you 😉 She will thoroughly enjoy her stay with her friends…and come straight back to her ball 😉
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haha so cute little devils they sure are sometimes when they want anything their ways.
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This one always gets her way 😉
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hmmm.
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Reblogged this on Lance Greenfield and commented:
This is just like you Maisie, who always has a toy in her mouth and knows exactly what we’re doing and what extremely saying. Maisie is a Dachshund cross Cocker spaniel.
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Oh, Ani, what a busy two-legged you have. I suspect you can expect extra treats, and cheese, and chicken, and ball throwing when she gets back.
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I will demand them, Bob… and she will oblige. She always does 😉 xxx
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Reblogged this on Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life and commented:
Who could resist that look… how could anyone leave her… Ani is not a happy bunny… I mean small black dog… and the reason for her woe is to be found in Ani’s verse on the matter….Oh Sue how could you!!!!!
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I have one at home just like her – well, not in looks, but everything else matches !
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We are lost to them… just putty where those eyes are concerned…
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Yep! have a good time with your friends. As guilt-free as possible 🙂
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She’ll make me suffer…even though she will have fun 😉
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Poor Ani. She sure does play up those puppy-dog eyes, doesn’t she? I think more chicken is in order. 🙂
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She’s had plenty, Diana… even though it is low fat there are limits… 😉
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Reblogged this on Have We Had Help? and commented:
Sue is feeling guilty. 😉
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Oh how I understand this,
from every point of view.
We see those eyes most every day
In horsey face times two.
And then there are the inside pets
three big dogs and a cat.
When we commence to packing
they know just where it’s at.
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I had to laugh, I understand
The guilt they make you feel…
In spite of bribes and cuddle time
To them, it’s a big deal.
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Aren’t we smart little poets. You think in rhyme like I do. Not a very popular poetry style. I was in a group of poets for years and was the only dr Seuss type rhythm. My teacher told me to bring one of my essays. They liked them and she told me I was an essayist masquerading as a poet and to join her other writing class. I did. And I lived happily ever after.
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I write all sorts these days…but I still mentally Seussinate 🙂
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Poor Ani. But you’ll have more fun with your doggie friends than travelling in the car to a strange place. And think of the guilt treats when she’s back!
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I am…I expect a whole chicken this time! ( A legitimate one, not one I have tp help myself to from the fridge… 😉 ) xxx
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Chicken is always a very big help, though these days, our dogs are crazy about … watermelon. As soon as I open one up they are dancing in the street. Is it just our crazy kids?
Have a great trip!
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I don’t think Ani has tried watermelons..though she loves pears…
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Ani, I wishes I was there to play with you but even I can’t throw the ball for you. lots of paw love from Dante Dawg. xxx
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Thanks, Dante… Gooch and Hardy will take care of me…but even so… 😉 xx
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Michael and I really enjoyed this, Sue. Michael says Ani can come and stay with him any time – bit far sadly!
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She would probaly enjoy herself too…she loves playing with people 🙂
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Poor, poor Ani but remember as Shakespeare said “absence makes the heart fonder”. Perhaps Sue will bring you a very tasty snack.
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She’d better 😉 xx
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Aw, Ani, I feel for you. I get all out of sorts when my two legged leaves from just a few hours – and I’m hearing stuff about her being away for almost a month. Don’t forget to ask for extra chicken, cheese and tennis balls when she get back. Hang in there! Hugs, Angel
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A month? Angel!How will you manage?? xx
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Oh Ani, I understand. You’re friend, Puppy Stan. xxx
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I know, Stanny… wish I could come and swim with you… 😉 xxx
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i know you don’t care about grammar and stuff. Stanny
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Only if it is edible 😉
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Reblogged this on Create With Barb and commented:
For those times when we must leave our beloved pets. Who could resist that face?
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Aw, sweet Ani. Think of it as going to camp. 🙂 xx
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Well, I’ll be staying with Gooch and she was a sort of second mum when I was little…so… 😉 xx
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Well there you go Ani. It’s a little vacay for you too. ❤ Just think of the possible treats you'll receive. 🙂
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I know 😀 I’ve packed my bags already 🙂 But don’t tell her I’m, looking forward to it 😉 xxx
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Lol, I knew it! 🙂
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🙂
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THOSE EYES!!! I love this post, so much!
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Aw, shucks 🙂 Much love, Ani xxx 😉
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Oh Ani what a tough life you have. It is clear all you expect is daily ball throwing, food, companionship, a clean couch etc in return for the enormous responsibility of 24 hour guarding and protecting. It seems she does not understand when you are not home you cannot perform your duties. maybe she will slow down a bit or even take you travelling more??
ps your poetry is improving Ani
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I don’t think she’ll slow down till she has n choice… so I might have to sit on her so that she does 😉 xxx
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Awww – I recognise those eyes.. heart wrenching when I’m packing up my suitcases… xx
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I know…they can make you fel SO guilty…even though you are leaving them in the best of hands!
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Good post, Ani. (I love the picture of her with her stuffed doggie.) 😀 — Suzanne
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She knows just how to make me feel guilty 🙂
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Oh, you look so sad Ani, but I am sure you will have great fun with your pals, and she will be back soon. (Maybe with some extra treats too)!! Love Roxy xxx🐾🐾🐾
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Hiya Roxy… those treats are a must…I’ll be pining away to nothingness… and she’s not being kind about the size of my rump either when she says that would do me good 😉 xxx
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Oh, they can be so hurtful! She will miss you though and will be extra nice when she gets back I expect xxx 🐾🐾🐾🐾
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Yeah…she will miss me… she always does. xxx
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The coming home treats are extra-sweet! 🙂
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They are…so are the cuddles 🙂
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Reblogged this on Lyn Horner's Corner and commented:
She’s such a sad little sweetie!
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My cats sympathize with you, Ani. When I drag out a suitcase and start packing, they look at me like I’m a traitor. I tell them I will be home soon and my good friend will visit every day to feed and play with them, but they just give me that sad, accusing stare you are giving your four-legs. Chin up, girlie, she will return to you soon.
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I hope so, Lyn…she promised me chicken when she comes back 🙂 xx
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Reblogged this on Waggy Tales and commented:
I hope you don’t mind I reblogged this poem. It is just wonderful, especially with the photos. I think every dog owner can relate to this, Thank you for sharing
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Mind? Not at all! Ani asks me to say thank you for sharing 😉
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You are more than welcome
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🙂
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