Gratitude

Mans best friend cowers in the corner with her family by her side... desperation... smoke and flames had invaded their peaceful home... when all looked hopeless, off the hinges the door crashed down with smoke swirling uncontrolled... through the black darkness, a hero emerged... A beautiful picture of humanity was born another chance at life had come... a loving vision of her family running through an open field, young and free, in gratitude... she turned to the burly Firefighter, and with a lick to his face her thanksgiving was shown... A family thrives..... ___________________ CONTEST

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 2/23/2011 4:38:00 AM

Congratulations on your well deserved win in Joyce's contest ^Rick. Love, Carol

James Fraser

Date: 2/5/2011 6:01:00 AM

Many congratulations Rick on your win in Joyce's contest with this fine gem of a poem ....:)

Robert Pettit

Date: 2/4/2011 4:57:00 PM

Congratulations on your win Rick. You have great descriptiveness in this entry.

Kory Calhoun

Date: 2/4/2011 1:32:00 PM

Hi Rick - Congratulations on your win in Joyce's contest. Best wishes, Kory"

Carrie Richards

Date: 2/4/2011 12:36:00 PM

A wonderful entry to the Doggy contest! So very touching this is ! Congratulations on a well deserved win! love, Carrie

Kash Poet

Date: 2/4/2011 12:25:00 PM

Congrats ^Rick on your well deserved win in the contest of Joyce !Enjoyed your poem---kashinath

Elaine George

Date: 2/4/2011 9:37:00 AM

Many congrats on your well deserved honour, dear Rick. Lainie

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 2/4/2011 9:36:00 AM

Delighted to see your poem in the winners' circle, Rick. Congratulations! Love, Carolyn

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 2/4/2011 7:53:00 AM

Congrats Rick on your winning poem in Joyce's contest with this extraordinary and touching entry my friend.. enjoy another top ten win with luv..

John Freeman

Date: 2/4/2011 7:23:00 AM

Good to see you in the top ten Rick. Agape, Moses

Nette Onclaud

Date: 2/4/2011 1:09:00 AM

just amazing, rick.. best cheers for your win!! ckap, clap..:) huggs, nette

Audrey Haick

Date: 2/3/2011 10:50:00 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful win in Joyce's "Doggy Gratitude" Contest, Rick. Enjoy! Always, Annalise

Joyce Johnson

Date: 2/3/2011 10:15:00 PM

Thank you Rick for entering my contest and I enjoyed your poem. There was hardly a fraction of difference in these from first to last. Love, Joyce

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 1/20/2011 3:42:00 PM

You have composed a very pleasant rendering of the theme, Rick

Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 1/20/2011 12:51:00 PM

I am reading many excellent poems this afternoon ^Rick. I am glad I ran across your excellent poetry again today. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 1/20/2011 12:05:00 PM

What a moving interpretation of the contest photo, Rick. Firefighters are my heroes and the one in this photo deserved that "lick to his face." Best wishes for success in Joyce's contest! Love, Carolyn

Francine Roberts

Date: 1/20/2011 11:50:00 AM

lovely entry, best of luck in the contest

Sharon Ruebel

Date: 1/20/2011 10:29:00 AM

Hello Rick, This is such a beautiful tribute. My Vet has a painting "Picture" of a Fire fighter with a dog in her office. Beautiful. All our creatures are to be cherished. Lov, Shar