Seren Roberts Poet Verse

His Only Friend - Briton Riviere Contest

Briton Reiviere has portrayed
A boy of low means, no shoes to his feet
Clothes are of rags, dirt his blanket 
Except for a scraggy mutt.
His only friend, his warmth, protector.

Together they survive
Whatever life throws at them
So tired, so hungry, so friendless
They are a unit within themselves.

Sun will be their salvation
A river is their bathroom
Their watering hole
Place to keep cool

A boy and dog of nature
working as one reliant on each other
Their food provide by mother earth
fruit, nuts, healthy but not always filling
The dog is adapt at finding himself mice

They answer to no-one but themselves.

link to painting

http://www.easyart.com/art-prints/Briton-Riviere/His-Only-Friend-%28Restrike-Etching%29-38473.html

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Audrey Haick July 19, 2013 at 9:34 PM Congratulations on your wonderful win, Seren! Always, Annalise

Shadow Hamilton July 19, 2013 at 5:17 PM hi Seren a lovely descriptive write congrats on your win Shadow x smiles

Sara Kendrick July 19, 2013 at 4:31 PM Very descriptive winning work..Congrats on your creative unique work..Sara

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl July 19, 2013 at 1:23 PM Congratulations on your win Sass xx

Poet Destroyer A July 19, 2013 at 8:35 AM Seren, . congratulations... Luv*** LINDA

Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2013 at 1:02 AM this is a sweet and wonderful poem, Seren. Weren't you the judge who had a lad and his dog contest? Your own poem fits that theme superbly!

Skat A July 18, 2013 at 10:04 PM Hi Seren, this is nice.... congrats... luv ~SKAT~

Isaiah Zerbst July 18, 2013 at 6:44 PM You brought a Briton work to my attention that I had never seen before! Very realistic and down to earth poem, well suited to the characters in the painting. Reminds me of Tom Sawyer. I like the visible bond between boy and mutt.

Arthur Vaso June 24, 2013 at 6:33 PM Wonderful!!!! Well written Seren Roberts June 25, 2013 at 1:41 PM Thanks my friend ..Seren

Shadow Hamilton June 22, 2013 at 5:53 PM Seren I love it gl in contest ty for stopping in to read mine Shadow x smiles Seren Roberts June 22, 2013 at 8:58 PM Hi Shadow. Thanks for commenting ...Seren

Shiraz Iqbal June 22, 2013 at 8:30 AM An excellent poem to the painting............. so much to learn from you all.Thanks for sharing such a beautiful piece Regards Shiraz Seren Roberts June 22, 2013 at 8:57 PM Hello Shiraz thank you for stopping by, also for your comments ....Seren

Ravi Sathasivam June 21, 2013 at 11:25 PM Excellent. Great write write on a glorious painting. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs Seren Roberts June 22, 2013 at 8:58 PM Thanks Ravi ....Seren

Jack Horne June 21, 2013 at 2:49 PM love this thoughtful write, Seren. I don't get round to commenting on blogs that often but I have to say how much I enjoy your paintings : ) Seren Roberts June 21, 2013 at 4:21 PM Awww Jack, thanks so much for the comment and the compliment ....Seren

Barbara Gorelick June 21, 2013 at 11:23 AM Got to get busy and look at these paintings. You've made me sit up and take notice. BG

Carrie Richards June 21, 2013 at 8:29 AM Ah.....I love this. It seems this would work as a poem describing the one for your own contest!! Nicely done, Seren!

Russell Sivey June 21, 2013 at 5:43 AM This is a brilliant write based on a glorious painting! I am enthralled by the amazement of this tremendous poem my friend! I really loved reading this enamoring piece this morning! What a lovely poem, Great Work!!