THE PUPPY NO ONE WANTED

There's always one.

He's what they call 'the runt'

Whomever 'they' are this time.

Strange what we'll do for fun

Even if it's targeted writing a rhyme.

Walking by my choice hobby store,

I peeked into the fogged window

And saw "pure love" so I swore

I'd ask the clerk to keep him til Wednesday.

On the way home, I spotted a doghouse,

It was painted bright red, a perfect shade for Boy!

Bought a wagon to bring it to show my spouse

Who was, at the same time buying him a toy.

So we went together to pick him up Wednesday,

All excited, we ran, both of us, to the store,

There, we found only a big empty dog cage;

They said someone else wanted him enough to pay more.

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