CHRISTMAS SURPRISE..
Christmas day morning and Santa had been,
As children awoke to a glorious scene,
Admiring the presents under the tree,
Wondering what they could possibly be.
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A dolly for Sandie, whilst Tim got a game,
Mum got a painting, complete with a frame,
Dad received trainers, in which he could jog,
But the best gift of all, was that of a dog.
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Sandie and Timmy were full of surprise,
At the sight of a pup with love in his eyes,
He gave both children a lick on the face,
Then set about exploring the place.
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Sniffing around every room in the home,
Seeking a spot to claim as his own,
Into the kitchen in search of some food,
Remaining so quiet as not to intrude.
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Boxing day morning, he begged to go out,
In need of a place for running about,
Demanding a walk to help him stay fit,
Became rather tiresome after a bit.
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New years day arrived with a bang,
A firework party was how it began,
The puppy was frightened, and needed some care,
But to his dismay, no one came near.
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As they all partied into the night,
Ignoring the need to unburden his plight,
The poor little puppy crept into his bed,
Hungry for food, as he had not been fed.
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A fortnight passed, as the dog sat alone,
The family continued with plans of their own,
Sandie and Timmy both went to school,
Ahead of an evening, spent by the pool.
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The desolate puppy, a Christmas surprise,
Stared at the dark with tear stained eyes,
Opening the door, he slipped out alone,
And started his journey, into the unknown......
(c) Rob Bristol Poetry 2020
PETS ARE FOR LIFE