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Loyalty Gone

Once was a young fellow in Ghent His dog followed where’er he went As the years swiftly passed, His dog he would outlast Now he’s a sad, lonesome old gent. written February 24, 2022

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Jan Allison

Date: 2/28/2022 12:45:00 PM

oh how sad Milt, good limerick:-) hugs Jan xx

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/28/2022 1:17:00 PM

Thanks for your thoughts, Jan. Nice to hear from you!

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 2/27/2022 3:50:00 PM

I know he would be - I would be super sad.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/27/2022 4:58:00 PM

I think I've known a few people like this. Their pets were everything to them, and they outlived their pets. It was difficult to continue. I hesitate to get a dog or a cat now, because I feel like they will outlive me. Then, who would take care of them. A pet is like a child, you know. Once you take them, you have this tremendous obligation to be there for them.

Jeff Kyser

Date: 2/27/2022 4:11:00 AM

On a lark, he went down to the pound // ’Twas a sweet, sad-eyed Lab that he found // It was love at first sight // A true joy and delight // Now that each has the other around

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/27/2022 8:56:00 AM

Oh, how I think so. Jeff, I think I'd like to add your limerick to mine, if you don't mind. I'll give you credit! Let me know.

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 2/26/2022 8:18:00 PM

That kind of love and loyalty is bound to be missed! A touching, finely crafted limerick, Milton. All good wishes, Evelyn :)

L Milton Hankins
Date: 2/27/2022 9:00:00 AM

Thank you, Evelyn. I really was pleased to hear from you.