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Short Leash

 

I have a short leash
it only goes so far
 
I cannot get out of my leash
or gnaw it off
the leash is too strong
 
the government says
the leash is mandated
and if it snaps
then I must get another leash
and put it on myself
 
and keep doing it until
I finally give up and give in
so I am basically
chaining myself
 
what kind of a dog
would put up with this?
they must think
I'm a very stupid dog.
 
 
 
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John Botterill

Wed 12th Jan 2022 09:08

Texas
That’s where I belong
Seems to me
Lonesome star shine on!

It's 9.05 here in Yorkshire. Keep those belters coming, old lad 😀

d.knape

Wed 12th Jan 2022 03:15

It's 9:18 pm here in Texas.

by the way, what is a meta for?

two old dogs comparing notes.
that's us.

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John Botterill

Tue 11th Jan 2022 19:30

I think you're a very clever dog, dk 😀
This has extended metaphor written all over it! (to me anyway!)

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