Edward Ebbs Poet Sonnet

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English Mastiff - a Love Story

Both of our baby girls wear a black mask.
They try listen to do what my wife asks.
These gentle giants far outweigh my wife.
The two girls are a large part of her life.

Shelby is the watcher by my wife’s side.
She has been with us since she first cried.
Molly is always there looking up for attention.
She is quick to defend without any mention.

For me, these girls are a blessing, I adore.
They slobber, pass gas, and they even snore.
Both these girls get me off the ol' hook.
We love them for they give more than a look.

Without trying a dog will fill your heart.
A friend and bond until death do you part.

Edward J. Ebbs - November 23, 2014


Written for a Contest, Pets

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Rhonda Johnson-Saunders December 1, 2014 at 11:46 PM I love mastiffs, Ed! My brother's girlfriend had a French mastiff. He lived with me for some time and I grew quite attached to him. He was so much work but so worth it...just a beautiful, gentle, intelligent creature. After ten years, I miss him still. If I can dig up a picture of him, I'll share it. A wonderful poem! Thanks for sharing and for stopping by my pages. Edward Ebbs December 2, 2014 at 7:30 AM Thank You Rhonda, smiles :)

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2014 at 11:18 PM haha. I was thinking they were actual daughters. And then I realized. Mastiff must be a dog name?? this is super cute~~~ Edward Ebbs December 1, 2014 at 11:24 PM Yes they are dogs! They each weigh about 200 pounds...They are wonderful for us :)

Eileen Manassian November 30, 2014 at 10:59 PM :) I enjoyed this piece! I'm glad the doggies are there to help balance things. I read your post to Shadow...I hope that things are going better for you and your family. God bless. Edward Ebbs December 1, 2014 at 11:23 PM We are all doing better. I am a person of faith, more inwardly than outwardly, but my faith is tall as the highest mountain...I draw my strength from there. Poetry helps me keep grounded too. Thank You :)

Joyce Johnson November 29, 2014 at 5:18 PM congratulations on your win and your great pets. . Love, Joyce Edward Ebbs November 29, 2014 at 10:10 PM Thank You, Joyce :)

Brenda Meier-Hans November 29, 2014 at 12:42 PM Excellent poem Ed. I'm so glad I had the chance to meet Shelby and Molly. Congratulations on your win. It's funny how much we love them, despite the gas. Edward Ebbs November 29, 2014 at 1:25 PM Aww, they always manage to wrap their paws around your heart, don't they :)

Jan Allison November 29, 2014 at 12:41 PM beautifully touching poem - many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Edward Ebbs November 29, 2014 at 1:24 PM Thanks Jan, you are one with always nice words :)

Shadow Hamilton November 29, 2014 at 7:31 AM so heart warming Ed lovely poem congrats on win and ty for your support hugs Edward Ebbs November 29, 2014 at 1:22 PM Thank you Shadow, I truly struggled on this Sonnet...I could not make it flow. My wife is not feeling well, dad had a stroke, Paula's mother is starting down the path of dementia, Molly the dog is getting old, mom died just over a year ago, and...Poetry helps me with balance. The sonnet stretched me because it does not comes naturally to me...lol, it's the rules thing :) So this is not dumping on you of course, but since it's the thanksgiving season, I am thankful for you and others that take time to sponsor events like this for someone like me.