The Pup

When you can't teach your kids to pick up,
Go out and get them a little pup.
I couldn't train this brood of mine,
To pick things up, but this canine
Has taught them what I couldn't teach
To keep things up and out of his reach.
He'll chew on toys, dolls and shoes.
Nothing is safe, when a puppy chews.
He all but ruined Mikey's blocks.
He chewed cars, trucks, baseballs and socks.
Terrie's doll is quite a sight,
He chewed on it most of the night.
He chewed a sweater, a coat, a glove;
On all the things they dearly love.
Now I don't tell them to pick it up----
I just say, "Here comes the pup!"

~ Margaret Ettman ~
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Wishing you a day of fun and fond remembrances. . .
and look out for the pup!  ;)