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Because

Why Why Why Why?

Narrative Free Verse by Rixita Rajpurohit

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Why didn’t you finish your homework?
Because, my dog ate it
Why didn’t you eat the meat?
Because my dog ate it during school work.

Why did you miss a zoom class?
Because, my dog started playing with me.
Why didn’t you clean your room with me?
Because my dog already helped me broom during the class.

Why didn’t do all your chores?
Because, my dog messed them all around.
Why were you wondering at night time like a dog got a wound
Because my dog woke me up, to dance on the floor.

Why do you like your pet?
Because he helps me get excuses
Oh then can I see it while it is with a grumpy old cat?
NO, I won’t let my dog have bruises.

Why can’t I see your little helpful pup?
Only for one reason, if you give me another one for free.
Alright but you must have some water in cup, and it is because it is made up
Your turn to give me a dog, you see…

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