I wrote my poem Gloves! A Corgi’s Tale for Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction Challenge #255. The challenge is to write something inspired by the photograph below.
I am a little corgi dog,
And I love to play with gloves,
I don’t know why I love them so,
I haven’t got a clue.
All I know is when I find a glove,
I want to chew and chew.
Any make or kind I love,
Any style will do;
Leather gauntlet ones,
Or knitted ones in wool,
Silken gloves are the best,
Cotton gloves are cool.
Whenever I possess a tasty glove,
I will leap and bound with joy,
It is a prize sent from high above.
And I will bark, Oh boy, oh boy!
I’m such a happy hound,
To play with such a toy.
Lesley Scoble, February, 2024
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Thank you, Melissa, for your bow-bow of a prompt.
Image credit: cottonbro studio on Pexels.
Lesley lives in the City of London Square Mile. An artist, actor and sculptor (her first ceramic sculpture won the V&A inspired by… Award). Scenic artist & book illustrator, playwright (her musical play, Rapscallion performed in inner city schools and theatre school); TV dancer; Animator and illustrator for TV production. Set up Pinecone Studios Ltd and IIMSI Ltd drama and filmmaking workshops in London – producing award-winning films made by children.
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25 responses to “Gloves! A Corgi’s Tale: a free verse poem”
That’s the most adorable photo! Poor glove.
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😊💗
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Aaaaa cute!!!
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So happy for the doggie, but I wonder how the owner of the glove feels.😂 I enjoy your very cute poem about the fancy Corgi that likes silken gloves.💃🏼
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Growing up i had a dog that snatched hats off of peoples heads
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That’s hilarious. Aurora will do that with beanies that have pom poms on them. She must think they’re toys.
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Lesley, I love the rhythm of this… bounding along with joy, just like the corgi! 😊
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Thanks so much, Steve! 💗💗💗
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You’re very welcome, Lesley! 🙏🏼
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Ma’am, Your poem filled me with joy! Each line made me feel the corgi’s emotions, and it was amazing to connect with the playful spirit of the little pup through your words. 💗 😊
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Thank you, Arpita, I’m so pleased by your joyful words 💕💗💕
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Ma’am, I’m delighted to bring joy to you. 💗😊🙏
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Funny!
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😁🙏❤️
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This is so sweet, Lesley. Your poem captured the pure joy and playfulness of that gorgeous little dog. It brought me smiles. 🥰
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I value your smiles, Willa 😊 Thank you! 💗
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So cute! But I bet the owner of those gloves won’t be very happy 😃
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😁 I expect not, Sadje 😂 xx
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😂😃
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Hahaha…I have a corgi grandpuppy who thankfully hasn’t stolen any gloves, yet! That prize for naughty behaviour goes to my lab/border collie when she was about one years old. We had just let her out of the car when she dashed up to an elderly lady walking by our house and stole a mitten right off her hand, which was followed by a game of chase. Thankfully, we got it back intact and the lady was very understanding as she had labs growing up. Of course, we were mortified. Thanks for the memory!!
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Haha! 😂 I dedicate this poem to you, Heather 😁💕
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Why thank you!! hahaha
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