Out Of The Question

(playing with words) Thank you Margie (barleygirl) for your inspiration

a small craft is within sight

i hear a young man's voice upstream

his boat approaches

and reveals two black labradors

on deck

he is in deep conversation

with his canine friends

i think of barleygirl

tickling the tummies of her house mates

and know that my longing 

for a dog is out of the question

a frog has more chance

of turning into a prince

Reviews

[alanwgraham]

I wondered where you were going here after the first verse Chris. The bit about Barleygirl and the dogs is a bit enigmatic. I guess her inspiration is poetic not canine but if you have a longing for a dog go for it! Or maybe just get some housemates and tickle their tummies. Seriously I think we do inspire each other (tummie tickling!) in this cyber cafe.
Cheers,
Alan

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Alan. Indeed, inspired by barleygirl, but particularly her latest poem "Tummies I've Rubbed" which is about her canine friends. I would love a dog, but I am outnumbered at home. There are four others who say no. As I believe in democracy, I have no alternative other than accepting the majority decision : (

[alanwgraham]

Woof woof! It all made sense when I read Margies tummy rubbing poem

[barleygirl]

Thank you both for elevating my mundane tummy rubbing obligations! *smile*

[Jon Roggie]

I love it.
Now, I would beg you to reconsider.
I know a few pups whose eyes would bring you to sorrow.
I am sure Barley would understand if you slept on it,
well at least until tomorrow.

[Chris Shaw]

Good morning Jon and thank you for your lovely poetic response. Hope all is good with you.
read moreGood morning Jon and thank you for your lovely poetic response. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[sette]

this is one amazing poem chris.. simple pleasures really bring happiness no doubt about it

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you sette. I looked after my grandson's dog last year for a couple of months, and that's when I really fell in love with the idea if a dog. I had such fun taking Solo for walks and she was so loving. Also it was good for me to get a couple of good walks in each day.

Chris

[barleygirl]

Well, you have four others in your home who are surely a blessing, even if you can't have a blessing of the furry variety! *wink! wink!* I rarely see another human being, so we're about evenly matched when it comes to having a frog's chance, huh? Love your playful way of laying out all the various aspects of this message. I'm honored to have inspired you with the tummy rubbing duties I must perform daily! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Margie for your lovely bit of inspiration and for calling here as well :))