Inspired by Catherine Johnson’s Metaphor Monday prompt and photos today HERE, I whipped up a Memorial Day poem and sketch (or, a ditty ‘n a doodle!).
Hot pavement and excitement took it’s toll on the brigade
As they trotted down the sidewalk in the Veteran’s Parade.
All spangled up in stars and stripes, a patriotic pup
Dropped to cool off in the shade and drink from Sarge’s cup.
– Thanks, Catherine!
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“Who’s a good doggie? You’s a good doggie!!” Who’s a good artist? Julie’s a good artist! 😀 Great poem too! ❤
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You’re silly! My favorite kind!
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Julie, This would make a great picture book!!
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Thanks, Lori. Hadn’t occurred to me yet – guess coffee is in order!
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Love it!!! Happy Memorial day!!
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Thanks – to you too!
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How adorable, Julie! Love your ditty ‘n’ a doodle 😀
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Thanks!
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Julie both drawing and poem are fab! Yay we
Hooked up after all :0)
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Thanks, Catherine, esp for understanding my blooper last week!
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Totally understandable. Graduation time!
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So fab Julie! XO
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XO back atcha!
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Ahhh! So cute! Love the drawing and the poem!
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Woof! That’s dogspeak for faboo! I can’t resist a cute bowtie . . . 🙂
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Cute! Text and doggie!
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🙂
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Love your doggerel and drawing 🙂 Happy Memorial Day to you, too 🙂
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Thanks, Susanna.
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Very cute!
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Wow! I’m impressed. That pup is so full of life and personality. Great job!
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Thanks, Laura. Nice to have you stop by, too.
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Great poem and picture! The dog looks like Clyde (minus the vest and bowtie)! 🙂 Wonderful memorial!
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Thanks. Does Clyde like to sleep on his back?
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No, he sleeps on his stomach. But he rolls like that. 😉 He’s a great dog, though. 🙂
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Of course he is!
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