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The "Look"

It really is something to behold and be privy to;
this thing that's called, "the Look".
Have you ever in your life seen a feline,
who's totally lost all composure
from maybe sliding on a slippery floor,
head first into a wall, or an open refrigerator door;

or when they forget where they're laying
or how high up their nap might've taken them,
and the said feline forgets, and stretches;
sending it into a gravitational pull
that would startle the wits out of Newton!
And what happens, next?

They invariably will land on all fours,
and then commence to give you the "look".
You know the one that says, "I meant to do that!"
Dogs have never been known to have, the "look".
They simply don't have it in them,
and therefore, just can't pull it off.

Some people do have it, however.
Surely, they must have to work on it, though.
You know, to hone it, get it right, and pass it off as believable.
As far as I can recollect,
no one in the history of my family
has ever had the talent of, the "look".

Until I came along.
Because think about it, I've just finished writing
this whole page of dribble,
about a "look" that an animal may or may not have.
And quite frankly, will "look" any of you dead in the eye,
and tell you with my polished "look", "that I meant to do that!"

— docmaverick, Oct 19, 2008

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Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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Critiques

Eduardo Cruz

Eduardo Cruz

17 years 7 months ago

Doc,

everything you have written here makes sense, so to you I send the look. I do understand dribble, I've written many a page. Thanks, Eddie
docmaverick

docmaverick

17 years 7 months ago

dribble...

....I believe, comes by the notebook, NOT the page. LOL thanx doc.
AW

Antoinette Mar…

17 years 7 months ago

The Look

Many a time I have received "The Look" even when it wasn't deserved...really enjoyed the write, Thanks from Meeee with the Look!!
AW

Antoinette Mar…

17 years 7 months ago

The Look

Many a time I have received "The Look" even when it wasn't deserved...really enjoyed the write, Thanks from Meeee with the Look!!
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

17 years 7 months ago

Doc

Reminds me of America's Funniest Videos those darn cats! Nicely written, with the incorporation of people's looks~ "There's no trick to being a humorist when you have the whole government working for you." Will Rogers