Pogo

Excited yelps As I walked up the driveway Towards the door In less than a few seconds My troubles melted away Me the most important person At least in your world You never tired of me You hung on my every word Never demanded what I couldn't give If need be you would have waited a thousand days To see me, be with me Feel my hand on your head scratching behind your ear all you wanted was to be sitting near Since you were a pup We'd been the best of friends Now all I have is your empty bed Reminding me I miss my friend For Contance's Elergy Contest. Written November 7th 2013

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Monterey Sirak

Date: 11/11/2013 7:40:00 AM

A sad and lovely tribute. Wouldn't this be a wonderful world if people could love with the same faithfulness as our furry friends? This one is a winner.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/9/2013 7:04:00 PM

Yours is a good entry, depicting your own experiences with a dear pet. they are so awesome and we miss them when they die. I know some people who can't get another pet when they lose one, but people should not think that way. the world has need of foster families for many abandoned animals.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2013 7:30:00 PM

I agree, it sometimes takes a bit of time before they are readyfor another pet. It does help with the healing when they finaly do choose one.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 11/9/2013 6:12:00 PM

Dogs and all the animals are amazing loving creatures which bring so much comfort and happiness.This poem touches the soft spot of my heart.Sad to let go but beautifully written.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2013 6:13:00 PM

Thanks Charmain.;0)

Sandra Adams

Date: 11/9/2013 8:07:00 AM

what a beautiful tribute to your beloved pet....much luck in the contest.. lovely poem Richard...hugs

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2013 8:09:00 AM

Thanks Sandra.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2013 8:08:00 AM

Thanks Eileen. Pogo was a minature snauzer. I had always had larger dogs. This was my first small dog and she was my favorite.

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/9/2013 7:44:00 AM

Good luck on the contest with this moving write. I had a doggie, Chubby...cute little guy....We brought him from Iran to Lebanon when we moved because we couldn't part from him, but when we went to the States, we had to give him up...Broke my heart...He was Chubby Manassian...a family member. Pogo was lucky to be loved by such a kind master.......Lovely write, Richard.

Richard Lamoureux
Date: 11/9/2013 8:11:00 AM

Oops somehow my response posted up above.