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I WAS LUCKY

Submitted by Twizzle48 on Thu, 2023-07-13 11:40

I WAS LUCKY

His grandad brought me
Nestling in his big hand
A ninth birthday present
Obviously long planned

I was a young fox terrier
The smooth haired breed
Lucky was to be my name
I even had a leather lead

I soon adapted as a pet
Clearly loved by the boy
Taken daily for a walk
Even given a rubber toy

With a garden to explore
A soft bed based inside
Could I want for more
A warm home I can abide

Dog years are multiplied
I was twelve at the end
Getting a little arthritic
But still happy I contend

Style / type: 
Structured: Western
Review Request (Intensity): 
I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
Editing stage: 
Not actively editing
Contest: 
July 2023 Challenge I was lucky
Content level: 
Not Explicit Content
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neopoet

Thu, 2023-07-13 17:40

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Lavender

Fri, 2023-07-14 13:47

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Hello, T48,
What a great take on the contest! I'm hoping it's a true story! Wonderful rhythm and rhyme.
A happy poem, and a fun read.
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Jenifer James

Sun, 2023-07-30 02:17

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I love how you took this theme and turned into something kind and very sweet. I have just come from a poetry workshop where Peter Bakowski spoke about sometimes installing 'fun' into poetry - and you've done that! Thank you.

Jenifer Jaspa James

RoseBlack

Sun, 2023-07-30 20:06

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Such an adorable poem. I love how you told it from the perspective of the dog. Well done.

~RoseBlack~

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