Category: Frankie

My “Cool” Christmas Haircut (written by Frankie)






My “Cool” Christmas Haircut, (written by Frankie)

Summer has arrived
My winter coat is too warm
And I’m looking quite shabby

So, I walked my Hooman pal
To the local groomer’s
For my “Cool” Christmas haircut











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Ivor Steven (c) December 2024

Frankie Meets a Friendly Ferret





Frankie Meets a Friendly Ferret

I had Frankie on his lead
And he was enjoying his walk
Across the Garden’s lawn area

Then to our surprise
We were joined by a friendly ferret
And he was on a lead too!

While Frankie and the ferret
Curiously sniffed each other
The ferret’s owner and I
Had a convivial chat











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Ivor Steven (c) November 2024

How To Get Yourself a Doggie Treat, Written by Frankie

Over at Weekly Prompts, it’s the last weekend of the month, One Day Prompt! … to visit their fabulous site please click on >> Here
My poem is about “One Day” at the cafe with Frankie.

An advisory message to all of my Doggies Pals. Here’s my simple guide about, “How to get Yourself a Doggie Treat”, as illustrated in the images above.

* Firstly lead your companion into your favourite cafe
* Take Him to a table where the waitresses can easily pat you
* Make sure the table has a bench seat, so you can securely sit beside Him
* Cuddle up beside Him and in front of his coffee
* Stare at Him … you all know how to do that “sad dark eyed look”
* Gently put your right paw on his arm that reaches out to pick up his coffee
(Yep! that grabs his attention)
* Now you have his attention, softly place your other paw on his forearm
(Woof, woof, “he’s but putty in your paws”, and within a wiggle of your nose, the treat is yours)
* Don’t snatch at his kind gesture, and slowly chomp away on the treat












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Ivor Steven (c) September 2024

Sunday Afternoon





Sunday Afternoon

We are both exhausted
After Saturday’s strenuous market day
And today we are calmly unwinding
At the convivial Box Office Cafe
I am drafting this poem
And Frankie is quietly resting
The Sunday sun is warmly shining
But yesterday’s cold wind is still howling

We didn’t get to sleep
Until after midnight
And today, the relaxing ambience
Of our favourite destination
Is the place for some peaceful hibernation
Away from our poetry workstation












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Ivor Steven (c) September 2024

Gnawing Away on Hemingway






Gnawing Away on Hemingway



I’m driving along Beach Parade
Which overlooks the shimmering bay
and flocks of seagulls are flying every-which-way

I’m on the way to my Market Day
Where my poetry books will be on display
Hopefully, I will sell a few more today

I had to leave Frankie at home for the day
He’s a well-behaved doggie, and he should be okay
With his water bowl and food tray

He has a book to gnaw on, by Hemingway
that I gave to him for his birthday
Also, he likes chasing the seagulls away
But actually, he’ll sleep most of the day












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Ivor Steven (c) September 2024

All Day, and All Night Long (a Tanka, written by Frankie)





All Day, and All Night Long (a Tanka, written by Frankie)

It’s been a tough day
Lying here watching him write
His pithy poems
All day long, hour after hour
But he did stop to feed me!












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Ivor Steven (c) September 2024

Is Once a Week, OK?

Frankie and the strawberry cheesecake … The Cafe is situated on a horse agistment ranch. >> https://www.mooraboolvalleychocolate.com.au/virtual-tour



Is Once a Week, OK?



Being a diabetic has its restrictions
But the main rule is, ‘everything in moderation’

I love homemade cheesecake
Especially the ones they make
At the Moorabool Valley Chocolate Cafe
Their irresistible strawberry cheesecakes
Are on the better side of scrumptious

Frankie does not have any dietary problems
So, he over-indulges on a strawberry
And the crunchy biscuit base
While I relax with my cafe coffee
And write another pleasure-loving poem











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Ivor Steven (c) August 2024

Moon Dog (a Haiku by Frankie)






Moon Dog (a Haiku by Frankie)


I’m a Full-Moon dog

But not the sad howling type

I smile, then lick you












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Ivor Steven (c) August 2024

Hypnotic Eyes (a Haiku)

Over at Weekly Prompts, the Wednesday Challenge is: Hypnotic. To visit their site please click on >> Here



Hypnotic Eyes (a Haiku)


Shiny black opals

Frankie’s hypnotic eyes

Stare me down













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Ivor Steven (c) July 2024

Good Morning!



Good Morning!



“Are you Awake?”
” Of course! You just licked my face”
“It’s time for my brekkie”
“Oh Frankie, I’m warm and cozy here”
“I know, I slept here beside you”
“Temp’s only 3 Degrees, I’ll get up
when it warms up”
“Woof, woof!”
“Ok, you win”
(Hmmm, he always does)








Ivor Steven (c) July 4th 2024