Andrea Dietrich Poet Sonnet

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Dedicated to Ollyver, the most amazing pet dog I ever had, a mini Eskimo. I was his "person" and he would only come to me. Truly man's AND woman's best friend a dog can be.

For Edward Ibeh's Pick-A-Title, Vol 54 Poetry Contest / Aug. 19, 2025

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Dog Chases Tail

Dog chases tail, and we laugh, assuming
he must be excited or merely bored.
Meanwhile, the cat licks herself for grooming.
If I saw my dog do that, I’d be floored!
Dogs lick and eat things I find disgusting,
but unlike the cat, dogs are more a friend.
As said, he’s “man’s best friend,” and so trusting.
Loyal a dog can be until the end.

I had a dog like that a long time ago.
Unhygienic, yes, but he was so true.
Along our fence line, running to and fro,
barking at passers-by he was wont to do.
No one he'd ever catch. So silly .  . . yet
he was my adorable, most loved pet.

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Howard Kerr October 4, 2025 at 12:31 PM Congratulations Andrea on another well earned triumph. The humour superbly crafted, depth of feeling and attachment are the salient features here. Iin addition the rhythmic flow is second to none. Glad you liked my Euphoria poem Howard Andrea Dietrich October 4, 2025 at 1:33 PM I think I only got a lowly HM for this one, but what the hay!!

Edward Ibeh September 7, 2025 at 9:22 AM Heartiest congratulations on your podium win in my contest with this wonderful sonnet, Andrea. What a cute story. It's a delightful read. It's devastating to lose a beloved pet. RIP, Ollyver.

Paige Hind August 22, 2025 at 5:59 PM Cute! :) Ironically, we had a Miniature Eskimo Spitz for awhile. I miss that dog. Ever since then, cats...lol. However no pet right now. Andrea Dietrich August 23, 2025 at 8:27 AM Our last dog was too needy. But I miss him

Bill Baker August 20, 2025 at 11:33 PM Nice tribute poem to Ollyver, Andrea. A good entry for the contest to boot. Good luck, my friend. Bill

Sara Kendrick August 20, 2025 at 3:08 PM I like these poetic expressions of your love for a pet. They touch the inner being of our spirit. Very creative one. Thanks for sharing. Sara K

Paula Goldsmith August 20, 2025 at 11:39 AM I enjoyed reading your fun/lovely "Dog Chases Tail" write. "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a wonderful day writing away........

Anne-Lise Andresen August 20, 2025 at 1:45 AM - Dogs and cats lick themselves to get clean ... for us humans it is unsanitary ... but perfectly normal for the animals - I've never had cats ... but always had dogs :) - (tail-catching... disappeared a bit in your poem, Andrea ) - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs Andrea Dietrich August 20, 2025 at 6:27 AM yeah, I was chasing my tail also with this one. haha. All my recent dogs licked and ate things like cat poop. that's the disgusting stuff I was referring to

Yann Rolland August 20, 2025 at 12:41 AM delicious poem and homage, no best friend, unless he don't know you, thy often "bark" ? at me, nice tribute andrea poet