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I wrote my poem Top Model Dogs, in response to Melissa’s Fandango Flash Fiction photo prompt #305. To write something inspired by the photo below.

Top Model Dogs

‘I’ve had enough of this modelling lark,’
huffed Scruffy (he’s the one on the right)
with a gruff growl and bark.

‘Don’t they know I’m a dog
and a beast!
I should be running wild in the park,
or playing a gangster, at least.’

‘What are we dressed as this time?’
‘Doctors and nurses,
barked his small canine friend,’

‘Well, I’ve had enough
of modelling and filling their purses,’
This is the end!
With that,
Scruffy tore the nurse’s hat off his head—
‘I’ll see you later, by our tree in the park—
I don’t want to work’— 
And he ran out of the studio with a bark, 

‘Okay,’ said his friend,
who quickly followed him out…
‘You know this is the end of our modelling career,’
‘I don’t give a toss or a clout,’ said Scruffy, ‘Let’s go for a beer!’


Lesley Scoble, January 2025

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CREDITS
My thanks to Melissa Lemay, for the inspirational prompt.
Image by Sam Lion on Pexels.

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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; mime artist; 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.