Gratitude

The building burned in rich red flames
No one cared what was to be blamed
The fire fighters worked hard and fast
The old fellow came out, he was the last
And then the fire man heard a howl
Seem to come from earth’s bottomless bowl
One last time he peered inside
Saw a doggie with puppies beside
In he rushed without a care
For the doggie that huddled in great fear
Risking his life he saved them
One by one out they came
Tired he sat and took a rest
The doggie put her head against his breast
With grateful eyes she lapped his face
He looked amazed at this grace
For even animals feel fortitude
As the doggie showed divine gratitude
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
February 23, 2011 at 4:45 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win in Joyce's contest Tahera. Love, Carol
Fraser Avatar
February 5, 2011 at 6:07 AM
Many congratulations Tahera on your win in Joyce's contest with this wonderful poem. It's a pleasure to be on the winning podium with you. Have a lovely weekend....:)
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February 4, 2011 at 5:04 PM
Congratulations on your win Tahera. You have great descriptiveness and rhyming in this entry.
Calhoun Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 1:57 PM
Hi Tahera - Congratulations on your win in Joyce's contest. Best wishes, Kory
Richards Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 12:45 PM
A wonderful entry to the Doggy contest! Congratulations Tahera.. on a well deserved win! love, Carrie
George   Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 9:47 AM
Many congrats on your well deserved win, Tereha. Lainie
Devonshire Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 9:45 AM
I really love your entry, Tahera. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Sweetheart Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 8:01 AM
Congrats Tahera on your HM in Joyce's contest with this extraordinary entry my friend.. enjoy your special honor with luv...
Freeman Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 7:33 AM
Tahera, great to see your success in Joyce's inspiring contest. Agape, Moses
Onclaud Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 1:15 AM
you made me feel this piece, tahera.. best cheers for your win !! :) huggs, nette
Poet Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 11:16 PM
Congrats Tahera on your HM win in this contest of joyce! Enjoyed your poem---kashinath
Haick Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 10:57 PM
Congratulations on your beautiful story winning an HM in Joyce's "Doggy Gratitude" Contest, Tahera. Always, Annalise
Freeman Avatar
January 21, 2011 at 6:50 PM
As the doggie showed divine gratitude. Love this line Tahera. Your poem is filled with beautiful sentiment. Agape, Moses
Devonshire Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 11:18 AM
Your poem is so beautiful it brought tears to my eyes, Tahera. The bravery of firefighters always astonishes me, and the compassion of this one man who rushed in the burning home to save a dog and her puppies is truly remarkable. Bravo! Joyce will love your entry as much as I do. Love, Carolyn
Brown Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 8:12 AM
~~Magnificent~~ Tahera. This is the first poem I have read for Joyce's contest so far. It should be in the winner's circle is my opinion. Soupy mail in 5. Love,Carol
Sweetheart Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 6:40 AM
Touching and oh so tender Tahera my friend .. a sensitive write for the contest.. good luck ..it is Joyce's first one... dogs are so sweet..luv..
Onclaud Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 5:21 AM
wooow,loyalty begest loyalty, tahera... such a pognant, heart-filled write! best of luck on the contest! :) hugggs, nette
Laan Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 4:01 AM
Tahera, this is lovely. Our dogs are such wonderful souls.
Mehta Avatar
January 20, 2011 at 3:10 AM
enjoyed the tale of the doggie who is grateful, Tahera. Good luck
Dietrich Avatar
January 19, 2011 at 8:58 PM
well, I can't see this getting anything but a great win, Tahera!!
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