Buddy

Love is a feeling not words
To think otherwise would be absurd
But I'll do my best to explain
Although I'm sure it'll be in vain
He's as soft as a brief spring shower
He's the color in all of my flowers
He's my sun on a rainy day
He keeps me healthy at walk and play
When I'm sad he makes me smile
When I'm mad at him, he pouts like a child
When I'm happy he wags his tail
He's the wind that pushes my sails
In the dark he's the eyes that guide me
When I'm sick he lays beside me
He's my comforter on lonely nights
Lays sleeping quietly when I write
He's smarter than most human beings
Cause he's sees with his heart what I'm feeling
I cook him the meals he eats
And I tickle his freckled feet
Sometimes when I take a shower
He gets in under his own power
Then dries off rubbing a towel
Just like I taught him how
He wipes his dirty feet by the door on a rug
After going outside in the mud
At night he gives me a kiss
Then informs me if anything is amiss
He's the inspiration for the poems I write
And I love him with all of my might
He's not a dog or a pet, he's my friend
You see, I wouldn't be me without him




    by Daniel Turner
         For "Buddy"

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 4/14/2017 5:57:00 PM
Beautiful Daniel:) Pure love. a special fave, 7+ blessings to you both:) lynnxxx
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Date: 6/27/2016 9:19:00 PM
Daniel, nice to see your furry friend win. Love SKAT
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Date: 5/7/2016 11:33:00 AM
A wonderful dedication to a faithful canine by the name of Buddy. Btw, is that Buddy as your avatar? Well, congrats for your placement in the contest!! ;-)
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Date: 5/7/2016 8:09:00 AM
I don't know where I'd be without my buddy either, Daniel. Congratulations...
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Date: 5/7/2016 5:47:00 AM
So far this is my favorite winning entry, Daniel. Such a lovely tribute to a furry companion and friend. ~ Congrats on a deserved win. // paul
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Date: 5/6/2016 9:06:00 PM
I love your honesty here Daniel, a delight to have in my contest. =(^.^)= RoyalT
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Date: 5/6/2016 8:44:00 PM
Awww DT! I love Buddy now! Where's the pic?? lol Congrats on your placement! :)-luloo
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Date: 2/24/2016 3:32:00 PM
Isn't it funny how we all too often find the traits we seek most amongst ourselves in another species. I just can't imagine what the human race would be like without the examples set by our beloved pets!
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/24/2016 3:38:00 PM
He is my life at this point. I try not remember what my life was like before I got Buddy. He is truly my best friend. As always thank you for your insightful comments and taking time from your day to spend time with ME. Peace my dear friend, Jeannie:)
Date: 2/24/2016 1:46:00 PM
Buddy sounds like a true pal... Great poem!!
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/24/2016 1:48:00 PM
Thank you, Terry. I'm honored by your illustrious visit. He's a great guy. Thank you for taking the time to read and comment. Peace my friend:)
Date: 2/24/2016 12:09:00 PM
Beautiful! A moving tribute, Daniel - so very emotional, I loved it .... CayCay
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/24/2016 12:11:00 PM
Thank you, CayCay. It's very hard to express those kind of feelings. I appreciate your kind words and Buddy thanks you also. Peace my friend:)
Date: 2/24/2016 11:57:00 AM
Sweet Buddy ~ the wind that pushes your sails, comforter on lonely nights. He IS a friend. Buddy, can you teach my kitty to stop meowing when I'm trying to write? VERY nice to meet your Buddy.
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Lin Lane
Date: 2/24/2016 12:04:00 PM
OH Buddy. You take good care of each other.
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/24/2016 12:01:00 PM
Buddy takes phenobarbital for his epileptic seizures. He sleeps alot! Thanks for stopping in, I always enjoy your company, Peaches. Peace my dear:)
Date: 2/24/2016 11:24:00 AM
What a beautiful heartfelt tribute to your furry friend.
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Daniel Turner
Date: 2/24/2016 11:32:00 AM
Thank you, Richard. He is all of that and more. I appreciate your words of kindness and your time. Peace my friend:)
Date: 2/24/2016 11:22:00 AM
- Sounds like a friend for life, a lovely poem Daniel - Good luck in contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 2/24/2016 11:31:00 AM
Thank you, Anne- Lise. It was an emotional write for me. I appreciate your kindness and your time. Peace my dear:)
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