Little Lad and Big Dog

My small lad and his big dog are the absolute of friends.
Each knows he is the one on whom the other one depends.
I spy on them as they're wrestling on the newly mown lawn,
then with one motion they are up and ready to move on.

The dog slows his pace to match the small boy’s short legged stride
and guides him from all danger as he sticks right by his side.
I have a twinge of worry as they wander out of sight.
I run down stairs to call them in to know that all is right.

I need not to have worried for they’re coming on a run.
The big dog is on the job though they are still having fun.
I open wide the kitchen door as they both run inside,
my nearsighted little man and his faithful big dog guide.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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Koplin Avatar
January 23, 2021 at 8:28 PM
Congratulations on your win, Joyce!
Andresen Avatar
January 23, 2021 at 11:55 AM
- Congratulations on your great win in the Carolyn Devonshire contest, Joyce :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Agustin Avatar
January 23, 2021 at 3:28 AM
Wow! Congrats! God bless you.
Mcintosh Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 6:14 AM
I love this one... Congrats on a so deserved win. I love it... God bless you always with love and prayers
Radhakrishna Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 5:45 AM
A lovely poem but I like the way you relate the story as an observer with fluctuating worry and joy! Congrats on your win!
Watson Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 5:17 AM
I loved the storyline, Joyce and every parent will relate to the worry about their children's safety. Congratulations.
Devonshire Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 4:31 AM
How I enjoyed reading this poem, Joyce! I love the thought of a boy with vision problems relying on his dog to guide him, while the dog relies on the boy for companionship and love. Excellent poem! Congratulations on your second place win. Hugs, Carolyn
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June 27, 2016 at 9:24 PM
Joyce, nice to see your furry friend win. Love SKAT
Ninja Avatar
May 6, 2016 at 9:13 PM
Joyce, this is wonderful. thank you =(^.^)= RoyalT
Scars Avatar
May 6, 2016 at 8:48 PM
Joyce, how sweet! I love these entries tonight, congrats on your placement :)-luloo
Davis Avatar
December 6, 2013 at 9:16 PM
Joyce Such a charming and heartwarming write. Your descriptive and emotional words tell a story so cute and loving. Nice job Thanks for the congrats on my Wonderland poem.
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July 12, 2013 at 9:50 PM
JOYCE, ~CONGRATULATIONS~ a fine winning poem in the "Little Lad and big Dog" contest by: Seren.... entertaining work... LINDA
Merryman Avatar
July 10, 2013 at 8:52 PM
An excellent write, Joyce! Congrats! Love, Kim
Gorelick Avatar
July 7, 2013 at 8:21 PM
I would have placed this much higher..it a great poem. Congrats to you for always writing so well. BG
Roberts Avatar
July 8, 2013 at 3:21 AM
I agree it is great but the form was incorrect, so I at least kept it in tne contest...Seren
Roberts Avatar
July 7, 2013 at 8:13 PM
Lovely poem had to include it, i asked for the form to be rhyme. Too good to be totally left out.....Seren
Poet Avatar
June 29, 2013 at 2:17 PM
Very cute poem here Joyce.Enjoyed.
Cee Avatar
June 23, 2013 at 3:21 AM
agree for being good friend of a dog! have nice day! love this!..ELAI
Undertaker Avatar
June 23, 2013 at 1:32 AM
Joyce awesome! awesome! you really took my heart away.Feels like flying.my eyes are on the move to capture one like that.This one deserves a glory. great
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