Went out for a walk
and we went to a store
where they had stuff for me
and also lots more.
I met some dogs there;
we agreed it was neat;
there are chew bones and toys
not to mention the treats.
My humans got stuff
that they kept in a bag
until we got home
and then: wag wag wag.
I got a new toy
and some good stuff to chew
so excuse me; that’s just what
I’m gonna go do.
-Chocolate
I’m Pete Harbeson, a writer (among other things) located near Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to writing my own content, I’ve learned to translate for my loquacious and opinionated pup Chocolate Bossypaws. No surprise, she mostly speaks in doggerel. You can find her contributions tagged with Chocolatiana.
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