Dougal

My little westie Dougal,
He's my little loon,
He really thinks he owns the place
As he struts around the room.

He has this fake bad temper,
That's such a laugh to see.
Sticking his little chest out, saying
"Don't you bother me"

When it comes to Dougal's breakfast,
Well, it's scrambled eggs and cheese.
And Dougal won't eat tinned food,
"It's mince and liver please."

He's very self important,
He thinks that he's in charge.
My lovely little westie,
Who thinks he's very large.

Now Dougal's very vocal, 
He really loves to bark.
He barks his head off in the car,
Then all around the park.

Dougal never backs down,
He's full of self belief.
My little westie dougal,
Who's a lion underneath.

I'm so glad I have Dougal,
He fills my life with fun.
So I'll let him keep believing
That he's the number one.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Godwin Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 7:17 PM
What a delightful read, so sweet and such a tribute to your human family member. I know dog lovers will flock here to love this poem. Touching and uplifting, both. Even my two cats think so ... CayCay
Smith Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 7:28 PM
Thank you CayCay, I love my little westie. :)
Andresen Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 5:11 PM
- I have two adult dogs and one puppy ... each one with its charm and love ... no scrambled eggs and cheese for breakfast :)) - A lovely poem, Gary - // Anne-Lise :)
Smith Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 5:18 PM
Thank you Anne-Lise. :)
Allison Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 4:19 PM
Really made me smile Gary:-) he sounds a great character ... love the name it brings back childhood memories of a character on Magic Roundabout which was a kids TV programme:-) hugs Jan xx7
Smith Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 4:21 PM
Hi Jan, I remember the magic roundabout. It was totally mad, but great. Dougal would fit right in. :)
Sands Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 4:11 PM
Gary. I absolutely loved your poem! Dougal sounds like a great dog! I can relate to it with my little dog. Some things are similar and it made me laugh. Thanks for sharing this.
Smith Avatar
November 26, 2016 at 4:16 PM
Thank you Heidi, Dougal's my best buddy.
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