Sarita Milliner Poet Rhyme

Barn Yard Dog

Barn Yard Dog

I am a Border Collie, recognized for my agility and speed,
I’m also a hard worker, one of the most intelligent breeds,
I’ve worked hard all my life, with eyes fixed on the group,
Not only at round up time, but while resting on the stoop.
My job “back in the barnyard” is to keep things under control,
As the farmers move their herds, to the market to be sold.
I was hired as a “working dog” food and shelter is my pay,
The benefits are a family, with who at days end I play.
I wouldn’t trade this lifestyle for anything in the world,
But I do wish I had a companion, preferably a girl! 

Written By: Sarita A. Milliner © 3/10/16
Submitted for: Back To The Barnyard Contest
Sponsored by: Matt Caliri

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Chris Hagy April 26, 2016 at 2:24 PM Love this!... I work with horses and a good barn dog is worth it's weight in kibble! Love last line too! Sarita Milliner April 26, 2016 at 2:52 PM Thanks for the visit Chris, glad that you enjoyed it!!

Andrea Dietrich March 12, 2016 at 8:35 PM oh, this is so sweet. you know what? WE got a very small puppy last year. WE were told it was half border collie and half Australian shepherd (miniature breed) What a LIE it was. That dog is now 45 pounds, no way a miniature. Everyone is telling us he resembles a heeler, and i googled a picture of mixed breed heelers. I think they are right. he is of the breed that chased cows and sheep. But he is just with us loving our companionship each day inside our home. Good luck in the contest Sarita Milliner March 12, 2016 at 10:14 PM Thank Andrea, glad you enjoy it. I love dogs, I had an Alaskan husky growing up. Then when my kids were young we adopted a 6 week old mixed Shepherd puppy from a Shelter, he became our family companion for more than 15 years.

Casarah Nance March 11, 2016 at 5:31 PM A very good write about a very good breed of dog. Well done. Sarita Milliner March 11, 2016 at 5:50 PM Thank you!

Daniel Turner March 10, 2016 at 12:30 PM Really enjoyed the read, Ms Sarita. (I can picture a lot of things in my mind but i'll be a dirty name if I can picture you as a border collie) LOL Just playin around. Peace dear lady:) Sarita Milliner March 10, 2016 at 1:38 PM LOL Daniel, I didn't think about that until the end!

Constance La France March 10, 2016 at 11:18 AM Sarita, BEAUTIFUL and wonderful for the contest, I am loving this 7 ~ Sarita Milliner March 10, 2016 at 1:43 PM Thank you very much!!