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DEDICATED TO MY LOVELY ON LINE FRIEND SUNDAE WHO ADORES DINOSAURS ESPECIALLY PTERODACTYLS

I‘d been staying with pa - my folks got a divorce and pa took me to the local greyhound course Pa’s greyhound was running, he runs very fast He’s called Pterodactyl, pa’s dog never comes last! I stayed in the stalls, it was pouring with rain and our ‘Terry’ was winning again and again I’d an essay to write on Catherine of Aragon So I worked studiously while the racing was on At the end of the racing my essay’s all done Pa comes to fetch me saying come along son The mutt is so hungry and wants to be fed it chews up my homework - I wish it was dead! I’m hopping with rage, I’m crying out loud there’s such a commotion I draw quite a crowd I’ve no time to re write it so I know my fate I'll get a detention, homework cannot be late My strict history teacher is called Mister Gorey and he will not believe my shaggy dog story But my story is true, yes it’s totally factual - my homework WAS eaten by our flaming Pterodactyl * A shaggy-dog story a long joke that has an intentionally silly or meaningless ending My homework was eaten by a flaming Pterodactyl Sponsored by John Lawless 01/20/21

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Janice Canerdy

Date: 3/2/2021 8:00:00 PM

Great story. CONGRATS, Jan! Janice

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 2/27/2021 5:39:00 AM

Ha! A great story Jan...loved it to the last minute! Congratulations on the win! Linda

Eve Roper

Date: 2/26/2021 10:33:00 PM

Great story, Jan. Congratulations on your win . Hugs Eve

Greg Gaul

Date: 2/26/2021 5:17:00 PM

Clever beyond, well, words. Beautifully rhymed and skillfully thought through in a not so shaggy way. Actually, a pretty tight bit of finished poetry deserving of its high finish. Congratulations.

Sam Kauffman

Date: 2/26/2021 10:17:00 AM

Absolutely delightful Jan. Your creativity and humor just bust out all over like spring! Congratulations on your win! Hugs....:>

Evelyn Swartz

Date: 2/26/2021 9:04:00 AM

Jan this is a wonderful poem. Great use of words and imagery. You deserved the placement. Congrats!!!

John Lawless

Date: 2/26/2021 8:56:00 AM

Great take on the theme Jan. A story, the moral of which I will leave to each reader, with a twist.....and a dog...but no p..p....

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 2/26/2021 7:15:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. So cute and funny. Teachers never believe a real story like this. Have a blessed day writing away.................

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 1/23/2021 9:54:00 AM

Only you could see 'Pterodactyl' and think 'there's a name for a greyhound!' And the title's cute too! Classic Jan, good luck in the contest (though I doubt you need it)

Mark Koplin

Date: 1/23/2021 3:49:00 AM

very clever and entertaining, true poetry awesome!!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 1/22/2021 7:22:00 PM

Hello Jan … certainly a nicely written fun poem with a great finale - thank you Jan - Lindsay

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 1/22/2021 1:42:00 PM

Nice one Jan, good rhyme and flow. Hope all is well with you on IoM, Blessings, Gordon

Tony Hargreaves

Date: 1/22/2021 8:19:00 AM

Hi Jan, Loved this one. Shame about the homework. The pterodactyl, in great rhyming style. I ponder a while, did dogs evolve from some prehistoric form? Best wishes. Tony X

David Kavanagh

Date: 1/22/2021 4:17:00 AM

Great story and imagination Jan, I used to love the dog track in my gambling days, especially when winning, You certainly bring new meaning to, the dog ate my homework, love this one, best of luck in the contest, cheers David

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 1/21/2021 8:46:00 PM

Love the dog’s name and the end rhymes.

Emilia James

Date: 1/21/2021 3:36:00 PM

Just love this Jan really enjoyed your clever and fun write, fav for me, Emilia : )

Rico Leffanta

Date: 1/21/2021 11:59:00 AM

Well done, Jan! I grew up thinking dogs only ate horseshit! Aloha! Rico

Mike Gentile

Date: 1/21/2021 10:08:00 AM

As a twist on the oldest excuse in the book, this is delightful! Though i never used it myself , of course, it sure brings back fun memories . Happy Thursday xxoo

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/21/2021 2:03:00 AM

- A greedy appetite, but done is done ... :))) - the words will spread in nature ... to no avail - Best wishes in the contest, Jan :) - Really fun to read :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Jan Allison
Date: 1/21/2021 2:24:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise it was fun to write:-) hugs Jan xx

Paul Schneiter

Date: 1/20/2021 7:10:00 PM

Jan, Oh, such great fun! Whether you're being funny or whether you're being serious, you're endlessly excellent. Reading your creations is always a rewarding, mind-expanding adventure. Hugs, xxx Paul

Jan Allison
Date: 1/21/2021 2:23:00 AM

You are such a sweetheart Paul I always smile when I see your avatar and lovely comment thanks for your continued support:-) hugs jan xx

Akkina Downing

Date: 1/20/2021 6:44:00 PM

Ha ha... very delightful poem, Jan...

Jan Allison
Date: 1/21/2021 2:22:00 AM

Thanks Akkina:-) hugs jan xx

Alexis Y.

Date: 1/20/2021 5:12:00 PM

WoW! Jan, You have penned such a well-written write, filled with adventure and fantasy. I enjoyed your delightful story. Well done. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day, my friend:-) Alexis

Jan Allison
Date: 1/21/2021 2:22:00 AM

Its not quite about a dinosaur lol I hope John likes it though:-) hugs Jan xx

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 1/20/2021 2:37:00 PM

Did Pterodactyl become historical when he ate the homework up? A very clever, amusing creation Jan... Hugs, Belle :-) xx

Jan Allison
Date: 1/20/2021 3:00:00 PM

lol thanks Belle:-) was fun to write I hope John likes my take on the theme:-) hugs jan xx

Ilene Bauer

Date: 1/20/2021 1:45:00 PM

ha! you've told this quite brilliantly, jan! adorable!

Jan Allison
Date: 1/20/2021 1:57:00 PM

Thanks Ilene I'm not quite sure it was the 'flaming pterodactyl' John was after but with a little poetic licence on the theme it sure was fun to write:-) hugs jan xx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/20/2021 1:02:00 PM

He had a particular appetite. :) ~~

Jan Allison
Date: 1/20/2021 1:14:00 PM

most certainly Victor lol:-) hugs Jan xx