The Twelve Dog Days Of Christmas #dog #christmas

Posted on Dec 28, 2020 by TanGental

A little something Dog penned for Sue Vincent’s delightful pup, Ani’s, Advent calendar, in case you missed

On the first day of Christmas, my two legges gave to me,

My favourite walkies!

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On the second day of Christmas, my two legges gave to me,

Two chicken legs

And my favourite walkies.

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On the third day of Christmas, my two legges gave to me,

Three tennis balls,

Two chicken legs

And my favourite walkies.

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On the fourth day of Christmas, my two legges gave to me,

Four bowls of treats,

Three tennis balls,

Two chicken legs

And my favourite walkies.

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On the fifth day of Christmas, my two legges gave to me,

Five doorbell rings!

Four bowls of treats,

Three tennis balls,

Two chicken legs

And my favourite walkies.

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On the sixth day of Christmas, my two legges gave to me,

Six squirrels running,

Five doorbell rings!

Four bowls of treats,

Three tennis balls,

Two chicken legs

And my favourite walkies.

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On the seventh day of Christmas, my two legges gave to me,

Seven posties posting,

Six squirrels running,

Five doorbell rings!

Four bowls of treats,

Three tennis balls,

Two chicken legs

And my favourite walkies.

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On the eighth day of Christmas, my two legges gave to me,

Eight shoes for chewing,

Seven posties posting,

Six squirrels running,

Five doorbell rings!

Four bowls of treats,

Three tennis balls,

Two chicken legs

And my favourite walkies.

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On the ninth day of Christmas, my two legges gave to me,

Nine blokes a’stroking,

Eight shoes for chewing,

Seven posties posting,

Six squirrels running,

Five doorbell rings!

Four bowls of treats,

Three tennis balls,

Two chicken legs

And my favourite walkies.

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On the tenth day of Christmas, my two legges gave to me,

Ten children playing,

Nine blokes a’stroking,

Eight shoes for chewing,

Seven posties posting,

Six squirrels running,

Five doorbell rings!

Four bowls of treats,

Three tennis balls,

Two chicken legs

And my favourite walkies.

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On the eleventh day of Christmas, my two legges gave to me,

Eleven posts for sniffing,

Ten children playing,

Nine blokes a’stroking,

Eight shoes for chewing,

Seven posties posting,

Six squirrels running,

Five doorbell rings!

Four bowls of treats,

Three tennis balls,

Two chicken legs

And my favourite walkies.

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On the twelfth day of Christmas, my two legges gave to me,

My whole family!

About TanGental

My name is Geoff Le Pard. Once I was a lawyer; now I am a writer. I've published several books: a four book series following Harry Spittle as he grows from hapless student to hapless partner in a London law firm; four others in different genres; a book of poetry; four anthologies of short fiction; and a memoir of my mother. I have several more in the pipeline. I have been blogging regularly since 2014, on topic as diverse as: poetry based on famous poems; memories from my life; my garden; my dog; a whole variety of short fiction; my attempts at baking and food; travel and the consequent disasters; theatre, film and book reviews; and the occasional thought piece. Mostly it is whatever takes my fancy. I avoid politics, mostly, and religion, always. I don't mean to upset anyone but if I do, well, sorry and I suggest you go elsewhere. These are my thoughts and no one else is to blame. If you want to nab anything I post, please acknowledge where it came from.
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19 Responses to The Twelve Dog Days Of Christmas #dog #christmas

  1. Annette Rochelle Aben says:
    Dec 28, 2020 at 1:09 pm

    Dog! You IS my hero!! Fine job.

    Liked by 1 person

  2. Sue Vincent says:
    Dec 28, 2020 at 1:11 pm

    Ani approves of all the photos 😉

    Liked by 2 people

  3. Darlene says:
    Dec 28, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    I loved it the first time I read it but even more now with the pictures. Dog is so photogenic!!

    Liked by 1 person

  4. Ritu says:
    Dec 28, 2020 at 2:37 pm

    Wonderful words!

    Liked by 1 person

  5. V.M.Sang says:
    Dec 28, 2020 at 2:40 pm

    Well done, Dog! You’s a poet fur sure.

    Liked by 1 person

  6. bereavedandbeingasingleparent says:
    Dec 28, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    Give that dog a bone. Got my vote for our next leader.

    Liked by 1 person

  7. noelleg44 says:
    Dec 28, 2020 at 3:02 pm

    Dog! You are one handsome creature – and I can see you smile! Our door is always open for a visit and treats!

    Liked by 1 person

  8. trifflepudling says:
    Dec 28, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    Aww. Wuff!

    Liked by 1 person

  9. Anabel @ The Glasgow Gallivanter says:
    Dec 28, 2020 at 7:19 pm

    That’s one talented hound you have there! Not just a handsome face, obviously.

    Liked by 1 person

  11. Suzanne says:
    Dec 28, 2020 at 8:40 pm

    Isn’t he lucky to have a family who adores him. What is it about people dressing up animals at Christmas time? Boredom 😉

    Liked by 1 person

  12. JT Twissel says:
    Dec 28, 2020 at 11:05 pm

    Dog sounds like he’s having a grand time! What a lovely family portrait!

    Liked by 1 person

  13. Elizabeth says:
    Dec 28, 2020 at 11:20 pm

    One of the things I love about Dog is how he shows his true feelings. The expression on his face when he is forced to wear that blue hat says it all.

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