A Dog's Christmas Poem
by Shel Silverstein
Tonight's my first night as a watchdog,
And here it is Christmas Eve.
The children are sleepin' all cozy upstairs,
While I'm guarding the stockin's and tree.
What's THAT now...footsteps on the rooftop?
Could it be a cat or a mouse?
Who's THIS down the chimney?
A thief with a beard- And a big sack for robbin' the house?
I'm barkin'... I'm growlin'... I'm bitin' his butt.
He howls and jumps back in his sleigh.
I scared his strange horses, they leap in the air.
I've frightened the whole bunch away.
Now the house is all peaceful and quiet again.
The stockin's are safe as can be.
Won't the kiddies be glad when they wake up tomorrow...
And see how I've guarded the tree.
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12 comments:
Good dog!!!! Poor Santa. Thanks for the Sunday morning smile.
LOL...what a cute poem!
hee hee..so funny!
I wonder how many kids out there are truly worried that their well meaning but protective dog might do this on Christmas eve? We had cats so I never had to add this to my list of worries!
Hahaha! Very cute!
Giggles
Love your poem
Love you
Merry Christmas
Teehee! The man is a comic genius. Did you know that he wrote "A Boy Named Sue", covered by Johnny Cash?
Merry Christmas, my dear!
I've never read this poem, thank you for sharing it! It's so Shel with all the joy/wonder/craziness of childhood!
cheers!
Shel Silverstein is my absolute favorite. I probably read The Giving Tree once a month though all of his poetry warms my heart (and makes me giggle!)
Very cute!
A Shel Silverstein poem I did not know- what a fun surprise! Love your Poetry Sundays!!! Enjoy~
Wherever did you find the dog picture? I am enamored with it! XO me
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