Comments received on poems by Doggerel Dave



Death By a Thousand……
MendedFences27 said:

DD, I get my double dose at the Dunkin\' Donuts which does not have a doggy doormat. Sorry you became the victim of a news-napping, but I guess that\'s better than a dangerous dog attack. Your poem was a very descriptive depiction of a double dose dilemma.
Ok enough of that.
I enjoyed reading your poem this morning along with my morning joe. Nice start to my day, Thanks - Phil A.

November 29th, 2022 10:04

Death By a Thousand……
Bella Shepard said:

Such a delightful story, and one that ended I presume very well. You lived to tell the tale. A number of years ago, on my morning walks, I would always encounter a nasty little beast ( why are the small dogs always the worst?) who would run after me and one morning bit my pants leg. The owner came running out yelling \"He won\'t bite\" to which I had to reply that he already did. I\'m glad your encounter was of the safe kind. Just watch out for the little ones.

November 28th, 2022 13:38

Forget Four Letter Words.
sorenbarrett said:

This is a good and valid point. We or us are used without validation to prove that there is support for what one believes or states. It is used so often that it is hardly noticed and is accepted by those listening as valid. I think that the problem is with the listener not just the speaker. A poem that raises a good and overlooked point

November 28th, 2022 06:09

Death By a Thousand……
Neville said:


Sounds good to me & sure got a feelgood factor to it DD :)

November 27th, 2022 05:28

Death By a Thousand……
PoetVids - I am WriteBeLight only in Video Version :) said:

Ha Ha! Love this! I have to say I am not a fan of dogs jumping up on people, either! :)

November 26th, 2022 13:40

Death By a Thousand……
Goldfinch60 said:

MOst placid of dogs.

In my working days I knocked on a door one time and a loud bark came from inside, the owner opened the door and there in front of me was a black Alsatian with one light brown paw. He was a Labrador Alsatian cross.
He had the looks of the Alsatian and the temperament of the labrador.

Andy

November 26th, 2022 03:58

Death By a Thousand……
SureshG said:

Entertaining post indeed. Thanks

November 25th, 2022 18:22

Death By a Thousand……
sorenbarrett said:

Dave I have been there. I\'m not sure whether it is worse to be bitten or licked. Enjoyed this story and how it was presented in this poem

November 25th, 2022 07:18

Forget Four Letter Words.
MendedFences27 said:

\"We\" and \"Us\" become divisive when used to separate people. \"We\" are always correct when used this way and \"Us\" are always the victims. It is classic separatism.
A very thoughtful poem that makes one wonder, \"Do I do that/\" - Phil A.

November 21st, 2022 10:19

To Tyro Poets in Need of Advice:
Neville said:



there is a certain sapience that seems to underpin these words .. finely stacked sir ................. Neville

November 20th, 2022 13:12

What is To Be Done?
Neville said:


it is indeed such a worrying time and for so many .. I know I have said it before, but on average, politicians kill more people per year than many opiates ..

November 19th, 2022 08:20

Forget Four Letter Words.
SureshG said:

I believe, we or us become irrelevant for its the intent that carries the weight. But then I was never good at grammar.

November 18th, 2022 17:40

Just Asking
Neville said:


I understand and think each to their own .. but no, I\'m not one of em & kinda think this was rather good really :)

November 18th, 2022 05:14

Forget Four Letter Words.
Neville said:


You have in the literary sense articulated something that has crossed \'my\' mind on many occasions .. If \'I\' didn\'t know better, \'I\' suspect \'I\' might get hung up on it too ........ but hey, I am nackered so we are going to bed :)

November 18th, 2022 04:30

Forget Four Letter Words.
Bella Shepard said:

I always find the collective \"they\" and \"we\" so nebulous. Certain groups seem to think that they speak for everyone in their opinions, and use those terms without any real validation. For me, the use of \"us\", signifies inclusion of everyone, no matter who, no matter what their views. A very thoughtful, and thought provoking write my friend.

November 16th, 2022 10:19

Forget Four Letter Words.
Rocky Lagou said:

I\'ve always felt \"we\" is utilized oftentimes by people who want to make their point more \"valid\" or \"inclusive\" but it really just ends up generalizing people and their opinions. I like the way you described us as \"herds,\" it\'s true on so many levels.

November 16th, 2022 09:49

Forget Four Letter Words.
orchidee said:

And - \'we\' may moan about the weather in the UK. But it is usually chillier than it has been the past few weeks. We\'ve had it mild for ages mostly. \'That\'s your lot now\' it seems.
It\'s soon to be \'normal\' or much colder temperatures in some areas of the UK soon.
Depends what sort of weather we like too.

November 16th, 2022 03:32

Forget Four Letter Words.
orchidee said:

Hello! That\'s a five-letter word!
If Fido spots any four letter words on here not marked 18+ he barks ferociously at the poets. heehee. He\'s a unique one.

November 16th, 2022 03:25

Forget Four Letter Words.
Doggerel Dave said:

\"because\" the former, Rik? Can\'t believe I mentioned it , though... It\'s the \'we\' I\'m objecting to. \"Us\" are out there and can stay there...

November 16th, 2022 03:11

Forget Four Letter Words.
arqios said:

And “us” will never be better than we by reason of inclusivity, whereas the former denotes exclusivity which ends up in everyone groaning in different keys.

November 16th, 2022 01:39

What is To Be Done?
sorenbarrett said:

Well rhymed, well timed. I approach politics like a crime scene with the first question being: who has a motive? Who has something to gain, a means of accomplishing it and no alibi. Then I tell myself, that\'s why nothing is being done.

November 15th, 2022 22:01

What is To Be Done?
Fay Slimm. said:

You nail the situation that is affecting the whole governmental structurein loads of countries Dave - - sovery true that \"Your average punter is not in the race.\"

November 14th, 2022 17:32

What is To Be Done?
arqios said:

How true how right, recounting our last pennies is like rearranging deck chairs on a listing Titanic!

November 14th, 2022 10:19

Just Asking
orchidee said:

Woof woof! How are you? And is that me barking (mad) or Fido, or both of us?!
Dunno why I popped in. A moment of daftness! lol.
I always go by - If ya got nothing worthwhile to say, say it anyway! lol. (or did I make that bit up?).

November 12th, 2022 14:09

Just Asking
Jerry Reynolds said:

Strongly felt, Dave.
Using an awkward adverb is not recommended, like putting a hat on a horse. Forgive me for the ly.

November 12th, 2022 13:38

Love
sorenbarrett said:

So true Dave. Love is used as a façade to cover what really lies behind a smoke screen for the politically correct or maybe what we should feel but don\'t.

November 12th, 2022 07:21

To Tyro Poets in Need of Advice:
hzugman said:

Good advice D D and I might add to just write from your heart and let others do the analyzing.

November 11th, 2022 08:30

It\'s over then?
PoetVids - I am WriteBeLight only in Video Version :) said:

I really appreciate the amount of time an energy you put into this piece. Really, really amount of time and energy and work. Thanks for doing so, DD.

November 10th, 2022 22:10

To Tyro Poets in Need of Advice:
SureshG said:

Who’s a poet and what is poetry
You have well defined how one could be.

November 9th, 2022 11:58

Integrity Issue
SureshG said:

The reason only dad and cubs went out is because mom told him to spend more time with the cubs “or else”!

A delightful post indeed

November 9th, 2022 07:48



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