A Place In My Heart

At about the age of seven
We moved to a farm. New life now
Growing up rural with devon
Daddy got dog to herd cows

A Collie pup so small was she
Totally dependent on me
In awe an animal so wee
Responsibility would be

Daily chore to feed her each day
It was fun for on me depended
When I fed her, with me would play
To only child, Queen's love splendid

I remember her with warm thoughts
How she would lay down next to me
At the table would sit to my right
While would do homework like trainee

Queen lived ten years filled with great work
Most of her life, work was best part
No responsibility shirk
Now she still has place in my heart





Contest Name:"Pick A Pet Contest"
Sponsor: Francine Roberts
Written: Today July 5, 20ll
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 7/7/2011 8:40:00 AM
Sure seems like once those pets have been with us, they dwell in our hearts forever-- very sweet write, Sara :D
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Date: 7/6/2011 3:06:00 PM
I thought this was a very tender and most loving piece of poetry, I always loved collies, my Dusty and My dog old shep were Collies they are very loyal and sweet dogs, I would enter this contest, but won't. I don't really think to much of these contest, it seems that everyone is doing it, which is ok, I did enter one or two, but no more. we need to create Poetry on our own, without any contest being offered, but I still wish you luck, and hope I did not rain on any ones parade.
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Date: 7/6/2011 12:05:00 PM
A great entry dear poet ! Awesome write Sara...oh the memorries of my dog Sparky ! have a splendid week my friend ! Much love, james
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Date: 7/6/2011 11:46:00 AM
a jewek of a piece, sara... enjoyed your moments with queen... winning streaks for you..:) huggs, nette
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Date: 7/6/2011 9:09:00 AM
such a touching lovely tale Sara of animal luv and devotion..good luck in the contest my friend .. extremely expressive ...
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Date: 7/6/2011 7:59:00 AM
sweet pup story mom....
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Date: 7/6/2011 6:01:00 AM
I am enjoying reading the very diverse poetry here this morning in my Soupland. Words pouring onto paper from poets souls. What a joy to be able to sit and read such wonderful poetry for awhile today. Have a very good day Sara. Love, Carol
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Date: 7/5/2011 11:05:00 PM
Good discriptive words Sara, on your Friend (queen) hope this piece does well in contest..
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Date: 7/5/2011 9:03:00 PM
she sounds like a marvelous dog. I always loved collies ever since I saw Lassie on tv!
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Date: 7/5/2011 7:28:00 PM
Yes indeed. These little friends leave little paw prints on our hearts. Good job my friend. God Bless, JB
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Date: 7/5/2011 6:10:00 PM
Ah yes the pups and dogs they make, parting love and hearting ache. lovely though:) xo babe, Don
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Date: 7/5/2011 4:09:00 PM
Queen sounded awesome good luck in the contest. cory
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