Comment from jake cosmos aller

Excellent

hmm well said my friend. Dogs are cute and everything but they do make a mess of things. Why dogs can't be taught to shit in a litter box like cats? if some one could invent a way to do that the world would be a much cleaner and happier place.

 Comment Written 08-May-2021

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reply by the author on 08-May-2021

Hi Jake- thanks for the kind review. I don't know, I don't like cleaning up dog crap in the yard, but I don't think I'd care to have it in the house in a box either. Years ago I saw an article in Mad Magazine where the author wrote a song about having a toilet built for their dog. The only parts of the song I recall was the end where it says - now he sits upon, his own private john, that I built for the dog that I love. I think the tune was from a song _The street where I live. Anyway, ideally dogs would use the toilet, but then think of the toilet paper they'd go through. It's a no win situation.
Have a great day.

Tom

Comment from Bonnie Seach

Excellent

The author has said so charmingly, what many are afraid to say to dog owners. I enjoyed this humorous poem.
"tire of talking"... A typo noted. If your rhyming scheme can be evened out a bit more I will find this poem top drawer! Best wishes

 Comment Written 06-May-2021

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reply by the author on 06-May-2021

Thanks so much for the review and catching the typo Bonnie. I've corrected it. I happened to be walking my daughter's dog when the words to this poem came to mind. I wish everything would come so easily. Thanks again. Have a blessed day.

Tom

reply by Bonnie Seach on 06-May-2021

All the best

Comment from Iza Deleanu

Excellent

Wow, you got my vote for your entry, I enjoyed every line and yo grabbed my attention from the first lines: "I'm out in my yard, reading verse from the bard,
When I see that you're walking your dog
It might be a Great Dane, and it drives me insane
To know I'll be left with a log

Please carry a bag, so when your dog starts to sag
You can clean up after your mutt
I'd be ever so grateful, please don't think me hateful
Clean up or I might kick your butt" Thank you for sharing and good luck with the contest,

 Comment Written 06-May-2021

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reply by the author on 06-May-2021

Thank you Iza for the kind review. I'm glad you enjoyed the poem. Have a great day.

Tom

Comment from Goodadvicechan

Excellent

I like your poem. I sympathize with your situation. I hope your neighbor listens to your words: "Clean up or I might kick your butt..." and... "please grab a bag, bend down, and get to work."

I hate people not pick up their crap...

Thanks for sharing.
Happy writing.

 Comment Written 06-May-2021

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reply by the author on 06-May-2021

Thanks so much for the review. It's one of my pet peeves. It looks gross, and God forbid that I should step in it. It's hard to legislate human behavior, but it would sure be nice if folks naturally had the good sense to clean up after their dogs. Have a great day.

Tom

Comment from lyenochka

Excellent

They need to post your poem on every park trail! I have seen home yards with the sign that says, "There is NO poop fairy so clean up after your dog!" Lol. Thank you for sharing your creative rant!

 Comment Written 05-May-2021

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reply by the author on 05-May-2021

And thank you for the kind review. It's one of my pet peeves. It's not only gross, it's unsanitary, and just shows a lack of respect for other people.

Comment from pome lover

Excellent

bravo. That is why I don't have a dog anymore. I don't have a yard, I have a deck and a pool. As much as I like dogs - have had several throughout my life, I do not like picking up poop, or having my garbage can smell like it. Sometimes my daughter comes in town with 3!
Suggestion: when you're outside reading, have a water pistol (a good one) handy. You can smile grandly at the owner, while harmlessly deterring the offender.
Katharine (you can pay me later if it works - ha)

 Comment Written 04-May-2021

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reply by the author on 04-May-2021

HA, HA, I've thought of that before. I'm the kind of person who would probably use a hose though. You're much kinder than me. Plus, I would spray the owner, not the dog.

reply by pome lover on 05-May-2021

Heck, spray 'em both - a two-fer.

Comment from Patty Palmer

Excellent

A very entertaining poem. I laughed the whole way through it and it is true that it seems everybody's dog does their business in my yard. The only dog in our entire neighborhood who refuses to poop in my yard is my own dog! Good luck with the contest.
Patty

 Comment Written 03-May-2021

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reply by the author on 03-May-2021

Hello Patty, Thanks for the review and the laugh. That was so funny to hear. It's bed time here in Alaska, and I'll be going to bed laughing. I love it. Have a great evening.

Tom

reply by Patty Palmer on 03-May-2021

LOL It's way past bedtime here in Pennsylvania. 3:00 A.M. I'm a night owl. I think it comes from me,as a nurse. worked full time midnight
when my kids were little. Sleep tight~
Patty

Comment from kahpot

Excellent

" I'll be left with a log" very well said, and I totally agree, I clean at an outdoors shopping center-signs everywhere "no pets allowed" I did not realize that everybody that lives in my area was affiliated with the blind dogs association, very well written****kahpot

 Comment Written 02-May-2021

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reply by the author on 03-May-2021

Hello Kahpot,
I guess they need braille on the signs. Thanks so much for the review.
Tom

Comment from Mary Vigasin

Excellent

That you are mad about this comes across very well. It seems that we live in an age where my convenience is more important than any inconvenience to you. I agree, while I love dogs, the owners not so much.
Good job on the rhyming to tell of your ire.
Good luck in the contest.
Regards,
Mary

 Comment Written 01-May-2021

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reply by the author on 01-May-2021

Thanks so much for your review Mary. You're quite right, the days we are living in leave a bit to be desired when it comes to personal accountability. Have a great day.

Tom

Comment from Erika Seshadri

Excellent

Amen. I have three dogs. I love them so much. What I don't love is irresponsible dog parents allowing their pooches to poop in other peoples' yards and not pick it up. Infuriating.

Cute poem, love the rhyming scheme.

Have a great weekend!

 Comment Written 01-May-2021

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reply by the author on 01-May-2021

Thanks so much Erika. Wow, three dogs. That's a lot of responsibility, but a lot of love also. When I'm out I always love on other peoples dogs with their permission. They truly are man's best friend.
Have a wonderful evening.

Tom