Jessica Dog

They would not look at me,
Those almond eyes of sadness.
Perhaps they could not, 
Having seen the worst of man.
My heart was lost that first moment, 
With my eyes made captive,
By her grasp of perfect grace. 
Yet when I bade her come with me,
She deigned to do so,
Her every ounce a dignity.
My heart irretrievable by then,
I called her Jessica.
She calls me at her whim,
And fills my world,
Right up to the brim.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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March 19, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Well the weekend is upon us and I am trying to get as many poems read as possible today as I will be gone most of the weekend from the Soup. I enjoyed reading your poetry today and I wish you a wonderful weekend filled with inspiration James. Love, Carol
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March 18, 2010 at 6:24 PM
Very sweet poem, thanks for the smile
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