Bandit

Bandit 

That first day he took his own room
He doesn’t want anyone in there
Especially to sweep with a broom

From day one he’s been housebroken
He barks at me like crazy 
If he were human he would be outspoken
 
When it comes to rodents he is daring
He’s gotten slower and other losses  
One being his hearing
 
He has lost some of his sight
He won’t go down the stairs
I have to turn on a light

About his nose for him to smell 
When I take out food 
It’s like I rang a dinner bell

He won’t leave me out of his sight
He follows me around the house
He must be with me day and night

He likes outside in the cold
He dislikes summer
My dog now at 15 years old
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Sweetheart Avatar
October 10, 2010 at 8:05 AM
What a sweetheart he sounds like.. my shepherd puppy is so rammy ...like me..haha... he is frisky and getting bigger each day... he is now almost one... what a bundle he is .. but he luvs the J.G. who feeds him..so well..haha..like all my men..haha.. great tribute poem Michael to a wonderful and faithful pet...
Kendrick Avatar
October 8, 2010 at 4:40 PM
I can feel the love, care, and concern for this aged pet...Some breeds live to be 20 years or more these days..I am glad that I chose this one to read..Sara
Roberts Avatar
October 8, 2010 at 7:35 AM
lovely tribute to your pet, much enjoyed
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