Chocolatiana
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Well whattaya know…
My partner is Birdie;we talked; she’s a “cat.”We don’t have anotherfamily member like that. She’s small and she’s younger.Her fur’s gray like smoke,and we found out we laughat the same kind of joke. We both started our livesby just living outsidebut now as a familywe are safe, warm, and dry. Birdie is skinny;she was hungry,… Continue reading
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My New Partner
My family just grew;there’s a member who’s new.Not to be wordy,Her name is Birdie. -Chocolate Continue reading
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The Air War
Those noisy birdswould you believe?They fly awayuntil I leave. They seem to thinkthat it’s okayto just ignorethe things I say. What I tell themisn’t hard:“Go land insomeone else’s yard!” It almost makes meblow my stack:every timeI turn my back, There they areignoring me’cause I can’t fly(which they can see.) So now it’s warand I will… Continue reading
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That makes sense
senses My human family’s very nice.I have to say they try;It’s not their fault I do thingsand they cannot figure why. I guess they’re smart (or sort of),but a way that they are dense isthat they have never figured outthat I have extra senses. When I come into any room,I know (I’m never off),The best… Continue reading
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The most important meal of the day
Breakfast is my favorite meal,but first I have a job.My first task is to wake my friend;the one who does doorknobs. Our first inspection? My back yardI check that it’s all fine.Then back inside and in a flashA breakfast dish is mine. My friend does silly human stuff;“Coffee” he will say.It doesn’t matter much to… Continue reading
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Never give up
Those squirrels are annoyingwith their chatter and their scoldsI always try to catch themjust to see the chase unfold. I’ve tried before —so far I’ve missed.But I won’t stop;I’m an optimist! -Chocolate Continue reading
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The Fur-Nanny
When my littles are sadI cheer them upBy being their waggy,licky pup. They’re really cute;it’s worth my whileto fix them upand make them smile. If one is aboutto bump their noseI bring that behaviorto a close. I check each one,because, you see,My family smallsdepend on me. -Chocolate Continue reading
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Humans Unleashed
Signs, poles and treesall make me go ‘sheesh;’those things can cause problemswhen humans are leashed. We go on a walk;I’m ahead; they’re in backbut basic leash management’ssomething they lack. You’d think it was simple.and I sure have tried,but when there’s a postthey will pick the wrong side. So I have to fix itand come back… Continue reading
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Tradeoff
I dislike rain falling on my neckbut after it’s done I like the effect.‘Specially when there’s piles of leaves,The sniffs are better! You wouldn’t believe. So I’ll allow the rain, I s’pose,Because it’s better for my nose.I stay inside until it stopsand then I’ll venture on my walks. -Chocolate Continue reading
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Brrr
My coat is fur,I’m young, not old,but I don’t likethis crazy cold. My family talksabout “degrees,”and lately all they dois sneeze. I hope that thisis cold as it gets.Humans and dogs:our noses are wet. -Chocolate Continue reading
About Me
I’m Pete Harbeson, a writer located near Boston, Massachusetts. In addition to writing my own content, I’ve learned to translate for my loquacious and opinionated pup Chocolate. I shouldn’t be surprised, but she mostly speaks in doggerel. You can find her contributions tagged with Chocolatiana.
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