"I'd like a pet", my wife said not long after we were married.
"We could try the pound and could give a stray a home", I replied.
"Would they charge us for one?"
"Just a few pounds", I nodded as we were living in England at that time.
The first day we both were free we went to choose one.
"This is the one" she said, "I can feel my heart pounding for he is wagging his tail at us.
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lol… nice!
ReplyDelete(unlike other bloghops), reading other posts first is not the best approach… and it's not because I would have written what I read, rather its because everyone does it so well, 'round here
OH THAT FACE THROUGH THE FENCE! I would take every one home with me if I could! This was really a great use of the cue! Man you hit every definition ! I always like seeing you at the hop! Thanks for linking this!
ReplyDeleteAww, sweet story! Two of my three cats came from a pound (the other from an unwed teen mother cat).
ReplyDeleteThese little guys can so quickly win your heart!
ReplyDeleteThat's why I am banned to visit any shelters. I want them all!
ReplyDeleteWould you allow me to use your story when I were to teach the English word 'pound' to my students?
ReplyDeleteHello Romi. Of course you can use my story. I would be honored!
DeleteI as well am banned from bringing home anymore small animals we have dogs,cats,a turtle fish. The pound is a very dangerous place for me! =)
ReplyDeleteI loved the many ways you put the prompt to use, great diversity!
A wonderful story, using the pound in so many, many ways.
ReplyDeleteOh, this is adorable - a happy tale - or tail!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a heart-grabbing story.
ReplyDeleteWow! You really used the prompt well.
ReplyDeleteOh, such a cute face. There is just no way to resist. Pets add such a great dimension to a relationship too. Great Six Sentence Story.
ReplyDeleteHooray for picking a stray and giving it a home!
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