Daver Austin Poet Free verse

From Childood - a Chap Book By Dave Austin

PAL

Pal was all waggles and wiggles    loved to wrestle
He could jump his backyard fence so easily
To play with the children who loved him

Perhaps the love given    on both sides that summer    was enough

Perhaps I could forgive myself someday
For calling Pal across the busy street to play
But    could I ever forget the thump
                                                       Pal skidding his nose
                                                       along the hot    pitch street
                                                       whining    desperately

Perhaps the love given on both sides would be enough
Perhaps that love would be enough for one dog’s life

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Andrea Dietrich January 15, 2017 at 4:15 PM CAme back to this one that is so wonderful of yours. Did you hear of the new movie coming end of this month? It's called A Dog's Purpose. You will love that movie if you go see it, I am sure. Daver Austin January 18, 2017 at 8:48 AM I mean to see this movie. I hope it's very dark in the theater because I cry all the way through animal shows. Love, daver

Connie Marcum Wong October 29, 2016 at 4:29 AM Oh, you made me cry here Daver. Poignantly brilliant, but oh so sad! 7 : ) Daver Austin October 30, 2016 at 10:28 AM Thanks, Connie. Yes, I still tear when I remember that German shepherd. We used to wrestle every day. Love, Dave

Joe Maverick August 23, 2012 at 9:06 AM Life love and loyalty eh'daver... he trusted you did pal..I know he would never blame you, one of the richest things you have is the knowing of him he; as he was so he still is, part of the universe, (take care Joe)

Andrea Dietrich July 17, 2012 at 9:41 PM yes, yes, here it is again. So poignant this is, Daver.

Michelle Mac Donald July 17, 2012 at 1:52 PM Would have been traumatizing to see, Daver! Still, Pal would not feel as if he'd been forgotten. This creates a vivid scene, I can't say I'd enjoyed it...I can't erase Pal from my mind. So, this is an excellent write...you've certainly hit a string!:) Best wishes, Love, Mikki

Russell Sivey July 17, 2012 at 1:44 PM That is sooo sad Austin! I'm amazed with the grandiosity of your incredible write! I loved your poem! I'm saddened by what happened within the poem, but it is written so well! Wonderful write, Great Work!!