Loving Bill Bulldog

Bill Bulldog we had named him with his brindle coloured coat He had the most amazing face too many wrinkles for one so young mischievous, cuddly and full of fun At first the only sounds he made that first night all alone heartbreaking cries he missed his Mum He’ll settle soon in his new home That wonderful scent of puppy Reminiscent of a newborn babe His coat so soft just newly grown I watched in wonder as he slept A Mum in love with her new pet His face so handsome like no other a face that could only be loved by his Mother so many expressions you would not believe defiant, pathetic, look at me, can we play melting my heart each and every day He always knew when I was down his insight was spot on Sitting close, head on my knees so full of sensitivity Sending his love into my soul I slowly emerged from the deepest hole The traits of a Bulldog are fairly surprising when you first take a look at his face So don’t be alarmed even though he looks fierce as a bad bone would be, so very hard to trace Only sweetness and light for my Bill would not bite though he’d lick you to death that’s for sure Even welcome a stranger into his domain but would want him to stay there forevermore For a Bulldog really loves company he hates to be alone but once you are there he will climb on your chair licking your face as he welcomes you home These words they describe him right down to a tee gentle - loves children - snores loudly like me can be stubborn, aloof and suffers from flatulence Some foods requiring total abstinence My darling British Bulldog Bill such happy times together such funny little ways you had remembering them forever A ritual witnessed every morn on waking at the crack of dawn Rolling over on his back his four legs held aloft Bill gently rocked from side to side as if to say, ‘I’m still alive’ Though sadly now he’s not... Written 2018 in memory of our darling Bill Bulldog Contest My companion and friend who never complains Sponsor Eve Roper 1st Place Contest Strand Select Q Sponsor Brian Strand 3rd Place