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My Dog Ponders The Chrismas Tree
By Talisker
19 December 2007
What in the name of dog is this? 
I’m gone but a few wags
and here has grown
a green-bristled pissing post
as high as a Great Dane’s head
whilst pleasuring his bitch. 

Furthermore, what are
these dangling fruits
of many shapes and hues
and the strange piles
of rustling-skinned items
gathered round the squirting spot? 

I think I understand!
The feeding one
has provided for me
in this inclement climate
a place indoors to “be clean”! 

How kind and thoughtful
are the tall dogs! 

Oli 19/12/07 

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Written by fellpony (1617 comments posted) 19th December 2007
some great giggles in this - "what in the name of dog is this?" got me started. The whole poem turns the concept of the Christmas tree on its head in the same way.  
 
I used to put my tree up on the sideboard to get it out of the way of the kids and the cats - but cats think sideboards are merely stepping stones on the way to heaven. It worked for the kids though. 
 
Nice to see you back here Oli! I hope the recipients of your presents don't get something extra from the dog.

Written by Phil (6730 comments posted) 19th December 2007
Lovely to see you back Oli. Time off for good behaviour? 
 
This appeals to me and had me laughing a few times. I just hope you've got the dog earthed if you've left the lights on. 
 
Phil.

Written by Josie (2788 comments posted) 19th December 2007
Big laughs in Yorkshire too. When you're a "doggy" person, you understand not only how they dream but how they think too. Mine have usually been bitches though, but we always had to pay attention to our giant Christmas cactus in the hall whenever they had gentleman callers. ha ha/

Written by Fledermaus (3307 comments posted) 19th December 2007
Brilliant :grin

Written by patterjack (1196 comments posted) 19th December 2007
all refreshed ?
Written by patterjack (1196 comments posted) 19th December 2007
 
Seems like it -- very enjoyable piece -- glad to see you back 
 
(sorry about the double post -- got thewrong glasses on -- hit the wrong button ) 
 
patterjack

Written by woody44 (775 comments posted) 20th December 2007
Smashing little piece Oli, and like everyone else says, glad to see you back. 
 
Merry Christmas to you and yours 
Roger
Hi Oli
Written by maipenrai (783 comments posted) 22nd December 2007
funny and good mate. 
Bernie

Written by audrie (451 comments posted) 24th December 2007
Yep, agree with all the above. The thing I like about your stuff is the originality of your mind. 
 
See your next poem for greetings.

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