Magpie Tales
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"Here's how it works, Thor. I take you to the park and you get to play with the ball. And in return, you bark at strangers who knock at the front door. I feed you a big bowl of kibble with gravy every day and you keep me company when I'm alone. I scratch your ears and keep the fleas off your back and you stay off the sofa. I don't leave you in the car with the windows rolled up and you don't chew on my boots. If we are going to be a team here, then you can't keep lifting your leg on my ficus tree. Do we understand one another??"
Laurel. Just give me a cat.
I like your take on the picture, the focus on the tree.
ReplyDeleteThat ficus needs watering though! A poem that brings a smile. . . .
ReplyDeleteLovely bargaining in parallel, as if a dog could indeed answer point for point.
That's telling him! lol
ReplyDeleteI like it!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure Thor will be glad to comply! lol
ReplyDeleteCute! (and oh, so true!)
I like the name and the terms of engagement..ha..ha...
ReplyDeletehaha sounds like the contrast is all worked out...they should def shake paws to seal the deal....smiles.
ReplyDeleteYour piece is delightful in it's naivety Laurel. These behavior ideals might capture the dog's interest but not much more. Thank you for sharing this very funny tale. =D
ReplyDeletelove it!!
ReplyDeletehahah perfect! But I'll take the dog over the ficus- temperamental plants that they are!
ReplyDeleteSeems a workable arrangement.
ReplyDeleteI like this Laurel, firm but fair, a very sound way of dealing with the beast who just does what he does, yet is lovavble !
ReplyDeleteCats are easier, I think, than dogs AND humans! Fun!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fair deal to me...
ReplyDeleteJust perfect.
ReplyDeleteAnna :o]
I hope it works out! :)
ReplyDeleteCharming...made me smile...
ReplyDeleteAhhhhh....that was endearing, Laurel - as much as it was to the tree's expense!
ReplyDeleteps........kids are not quite so agreeable, either!!
(Grinning) I enjoyed this one very much.
ReplyDeletehahaha this is so cute... they have a deal eh?
ReplyDeleteJJRod'z