I'm sorry I didn't get it together to do an anti-Valentine's contest this year. I just...didn't. Instead, I'm posting an oldie. The photo prompt is thanks to Jenny Matlock,
Saturday Centus guru. Within 50
words, we were to create a Hallmark-ish Valentine's greeting. Mine follows. Ultimately, I aimed --and still aim-- to bring Hallmark down, one lowly mutt at a time, and replace it with a line of Hallbark cards. So far, years later, I still have only one "poetic" greeting:~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
A Hallbark Creation
I’m a sad lowly mutt from Pom Beaitch
With a fetish for dressing in kitsch
They say “Dawg, your singing is pitch!”
Yo, I ain’t no looker, and I ain’t rich
But I really want you for my...
Valentine.
Okay - I wanted play too ~
ReplyDeleteYeah, I'm a pug.
With a cute mug.
Smiles in place.
You see my face?
I love you flea-girl.
You is my whole world.
And when it gets dark,
You'll feel my Hallbark!
arf-it, arf-it good...
Applause!! I love it.
DeleteIt can't be beat.
For you, my pug poet
An extra doggie treat.
Thanks for playing, DC. You're awfully clever. =)
Oh my gosh! hahahaha He's cute. I want one!! My hubby will say nuh uh, but ha! Look at him. Okay... I'm done now. Your Hallbark card is adorable. :)
ReplyDeleteHe's so lovingly pathetic looking, isn't he? I want one too.
DeleteAwwwww!!!!!! I know a lot of people who would be really into Hallbark cards. We all love our doggies.
ReplyDeleteTrue. I should perhaps focus my creative energies in this direction.
DeleteI'm glad you didn't do an anti-Valentine's post as I just did a pro-Valentine's Day post. And I don't want to be at odds with you, I like you. Regardless, I can get on board for Hallbark.
ReplyDeleteI like you too, Pickleope Von Pickleope, even if you like the most vomit-inducing day of the year.
Deletehow sweet :)
ReplyDeleteThat's as sweet as I get around V-Day, Mac.
DeletePriceless, Robyn!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Alex.
DeleteHow about some Hallmeow cards, as well? That would do it for me :)
ReplyDeleteGood idea, Martha. They'd probably sell even better.
Deletelol the evil eye sure comes from that poor guy. That or he is ready to gift to all and is going to leave a gift in the hall. Hint, it isn't chocolate.
ReplyDeleteOh no, a bone that he's slobbered all over? That's just evil. Thanks for the warning, Pat.
Deleteclever
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joanne ;-) .
DeleteWell, you may have written only one Hallbark rhyme, but it's a classic! Enjoy your Valentines Day this year, Robyn!
ReplyDeleteToo cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Stephen. He's a charmer.
DeleteHallbark Cards would skyrocket in sales! LOL.
ReplyDeleteIt might pay a lot better than this book writing gig, right, Roland?
DeleteWinston Churchill never looked so good
ReplyDeleteWinston? Oh, that's who he resembles. Good eye, Birgit. LOL.
DeleteI'm officially wooed. Or is it woofed? Either way, he's so dreamy!
ReplyDeleteUs co-dependents go for the disheveled types, don't we, Elsie? I'll send him your way when I'm done. Oh, that sounds incredibly disturbing. Never mind. He's all mine. Sorry, my friend.
DeleteI love these. Another Hallbark from the dog:
ReplyDeleteRoses are red
Violets are blue
I can lick my own balls
So I don't need you
That was a truly laugh out loud greeting. Love it. Thank you, BnB.
DeleteThere once was an old dog named Mitch
ReplyDeleteWho said to an attractive young bitch,
"If I stick my nose
where the sun never goes
Would you please scratch where I itch?"
-Hallbark
A V-day limerick, even! Jono, you're golden. This is hilarious! Thank you.
DeleteI love you when you bark,
ReplyDeletewhen you play fetch at the park
I love you curled in my lap...
But get off my leg with that crap!
The love just ended. Didn't it?
DeleteSorry about your pants, CW. Oh, I hope you were wearing long pants. Eww.
Great poem. Thank you!
Hey Robin!
ReplyDeleteThis should be the last time I use this old Windows X-Pire Groan Edition
It put me into submission
Soon you will see
More of me
Penny loves that dawg
Should do a blog
Thanks for the prose
It's great you knows.
Hugs n'stuff
And an extra ruff
From Gary
And Penny! :) x
I can't get enuf
DeleteOf your extra ruff!
So glad we'll see more of you
And your precious dog too
So welcome back soon
For you, Gary, I swoon. ;)
Your Hallbark was the best, Robyn! These poems and limericks really make you want to jump right in!
ReplyDeleteGet me out of this strait jacket,
This V-Day's quite a racket.
I can't run and play,
What will the other mutts say?
They'd simply gang up to attack it.
Julie
Poor, mutt. He's trapped in a losing costume; it won't end well for him. I Love this! I didn't even run a contest, but I'm getting such fantastic poetic Valentine's contributions. Thanks for playing, Julie.
Deletethat's so sweet, robyn!
ReplyDeletejust dropping by to wish you a very happy val's day!
lots of love and hugs~
xoxo
Happy V-Day, Betty!
DeleteIt's a Hallmark generated holiday and Mrs. Penwasser just doesn't dig it, so not much going on tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteOn the other hand, I'm probably a lock for maritals.
Well that's good, because we know Bones won't be getting any action. Because, well, he doesn't have a penis.
DeleteNow, all you have to do is have a rapper deliver the lines, lol!
ReplyDeleteSia McKye Over Coffee
Just not Kanye. Anybody but Kanye.
DeleteLOL! That was so funny.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Spunk!
DeleteThe poetry is funny and that picture. Oh, the most adorable I've seen today.
ReplyDeleteGlad you stopped by, SL. Happy Valentine's.
DeleteThat picture still cracks me up. Very funny!
ReplyDeleteThanks, BabySis. Keep a smile and happy V-day!
DeleteFor a second I was like "When did I send her that photo of me in my Wonderwoman outfit?"
ReplyDeleteI had a pug that loved to play dress up. Waaah! I miss him now. That cutie up there could be my Valentine any day!
ReplyDeleteHaha! Love the photo and your verse. :)
ReplyDelete