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He Stands Lookout

Sentinel Pinus never-ending guard


Hovering fog above mirrored fish pond 


albeit wry through the years passed beyond


he stands lookout on deck  for his reward



                    Weary years have gone by,  but still proud to serve his master


11/13/2016
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Vinson Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 8:31 PM
Eve, really great poem and picture. Here's to all the good dogs of the world.
Roper Avatar
November 30, 2016 at 8:40 PM
Thank you, Doug, Hugs Eve
Vaso Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 9:34 PM
This is so beautiful, but when I saw the photo, wow you expressed that image very elegantly!
Dietrich Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 9:08 PM
Hey, I saw this image on FB I think. HOw cool you did a poem out of it. Way to be inspired, Eve!
Roper Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 9:30 PM
You sure did :-) I get inspired by what I see . Thank you
Trifiatis Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 7:24 PM
Absolutely a touching and beautiful poem dear, Eve! A seven my friend!
Onclaud Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 11:34 AM
i am moved by your heartfelt piece... just wonderful, eve.. huggs
Gupta Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 5:35 AM
A stunning touch ... lovely ...
Sathasivam Avatar
November 14, 2016 at 2:07 AM
Excellent quartrain with beautiful words. Very touching picture. Thanks for sharing it.
Y. Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 10:15 PM
Hi Eve, This is a beautiful piece in honor of your loyal companions. Well done. A without a doubt seven: -) Alexis
Allison Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 6:36 PM
what a beautiful loyal companion Eve - you really should do a picture of this lovely pet:-) hugs Jan xx7
Roper Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 9:45 PM
Thank you, Jan, Hugs Eve
Peranteau Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 6:21 PM
"Pinus", such the handsome "sentinel" at that! Beautiful write dear poet....remember dear flower, if we all sported the same petals(writes) how boring this woul be for all who enjoy reading the variable the many poets post...??much love, james
Roper Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 6:27 PM
Awe, thank you for the sentiment.. But I sure would love a Shakespearean verse
Lamoureux Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 5:15 PM
Well done Eve, the picture would be a great painting.
Roper Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 6:05 PM
sure would, Richard, I might just try to sketch it. Thank you for the compliment Hugs Eve
Sands Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 3:09 PM
I love this Eve! :)
Roper Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 6:06 PM
Thank you, Heidi, Hugs Eve
Smith Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 1:56 PM
This is great Eve...high marks 7++
Roper Avatar
November 13, 2016 at 6:06 PM
Oh thank you, Tim, made my day..
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