Goldilocks

She's been gone for 16 years now
but her memory lingers on.
It seems like only yesterday,
I still can't believe she's gone!

From the first day that I met her,
there was never any doubt.
She's the one who taught me,
what love was all about.

Whenever I came home from work,
she met me at the door!
She was always glad to see me,
we had such great rapport.

In the evening while I watched TV,
she would snuggle in real tight.
Then when bedtime rolled around,
she would sleep with me all night.

We loved each others company
it coud not be denied.
For 14 years, my faithfull friend,
was right there by my side.

Her breed was, Boston Bulldog,
but she was gentle as could be.
Her coat was mostly brown and white,
but was a true-blue friend to me!

I've had happy times throughout my life,
of that, there is no doubt!
But "Goldilocks", my canine friend,
showed what love was all about!


Contest: The Secondhand Emotion
By: Ralph Taylor
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Scholtz Avatar
January 17, 2012 at 10:33 AM
wonderful, Congratulations on your win, Ralph . Elizabeth
Song Avatar
January 17, 2012 at 6:28 AM
Ralph...I am giving you a standing ovation for this unbelievable write!! Goldilocks is better than any best friend could ever be! My son just adopted a golden retriever and she has really brightened up his life! Before that my son was struggling with atrocious depression...the love a pet brings is transposed from God's gargantuan heart! High five to ya friend. I am celebrating with your great write over my coffee this a.m.! Gwendolen
Brown Avatar
January 17, 2012 at 6:00 AM
Congratulations Ralph on your win in Dana'lynn's "The Secondhand Emotion" contest. Love, Carol
Williams Avatar
January 17, 2012 at 2:43 AM
Ralph congrats on your win, great ending..David
Syed Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 10:54 PM
congrats to you on your poem.. well done:)
Johnson Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 9:59 PM
Great poem mate , great win too, can't go past the dogs for love an loyalty!
Richards Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 7:30 PM
This reminds me of a golden retriever (Shiloh) was was the most loving, and sweet dog we've ever had...it did indeed, bring out more than a secondhand emotion to read this gem!
Pettit Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 4:56 PM
You have a couple of misspelled words above, but Dana'lynn apparently overlooked them. Congratulations on garnering first place in her contest. This is a great write about "Goldilocks".
Dufresne Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 4:06 PM
well ain't that the truth? great write and tribute. congratulations to you on the big one!
Guzzi Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 2:48 PM
We love our pets! Where else can we get unconditional love? Congrad's Light & Love
Smith Avatar
January 16, 2012 at 2:27 PM
When I realized it was a dog you were talking about I started laughing so hard!!! loved this well written poem Ralph! LOVED IT!!
Merryman Avatar
January 12, 2012 at 4:42 PM
I really like this, Ralph. Such a touching tribute to your canine pal. Pets are so great. Love, Kim
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