A Thanksgiving Tongue Bathing

Tender pats of a grateful mum
Saved from deaths door and sure scorching
The heat and ash were so close to overpowering
When a savior reached out and lifted us to safety....

How can I say thankyou, you are my hero?
I have not words but an overflowing heart
I give what I have....a tender touch
As I wipe the dust from your eyes


**Written about a picture of a mother dog that was rescued along with her pups from a burning 
building by a brave fireman. The mother dog licked his face tenderly to say thanks for your help!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Knop Avatar
January 30, 2011 at 7:45 AM
Awesome write, Doris! Great words!...All the best!...Love, Gert
Kysely Avatar
January 28, 2011 at 7:16 PM
Very Nicely Worded!!! Christine
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January 26, 2011 at 7:39 AM
Elegantly put Doris! Thank you for sharing I enjoyed reading your words today! Steve
Taylor Avatar
January 26, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Beautiful, Doris. Excellent rendering. Enjoyed. Nice going. Be well. Have a great day. xxxRalph
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