Another Reason Why I Don'T Keep A Gun In The House Comments
The neighbors' dog will not stop barking.
He is barking the same high, rhythmic bark
that he barks every time they leave the house.
They must switch him on on their way out.
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barking dog seldom bite; that's why I don't keep any gun...
This is one of my favorite Billy Collins poem. I can "hear" the "barking, barking, barking, " and imagine the frustration in the writer, yet you know he would not shoot the dog even if he had a gun! You really have to read between the lines and beyond the literal meanings of Billy Collins' poems.
Congratulations Professor Billy Collins for your humorous Masterpiece full of greatest Brilliance! 5 Stars fullest.
I like Beethoven very much, but I adore this poem (adore is only for human, but I use in this context the word ADORE either for this Masterpiece
Now chosen for the FIFTH time, briiliant! Truly a true Classic Modern poem of The DAY, dear Professor! *I still enjoyed this master piece! 5 Stars again of course!
And the beethoven symphony too. Hearty Congratulations. A poem that deserves top stars.
Loved your poem dear Poet. The whole scene is visible. I can hear the dogs barking.
Right from the title the poem built up the mood to enjoy the symphony and the reality of life. Wonderful poem.
Love your Neighbor wife she will divorce and don't kill the dog don't be rash
Take the wife. She will divoce him soon for the poet and dont kill anyone, not be rash
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