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My Dog

Every time you look at me
Brown eyes say, "I love you"
When you're lying next to me
Your snuggle says it too

That soft brown skin's inviting smell
I pull you to me tighter
I hope you know, somehow can tell
You make my days much brighter

So playfully, you steal a kiss
Like a child, I wipe my face
What have I done to feel such bliss
This gift of "amazing grace"

Each day you show me in some way
The meaning of true love
For you my friend, each night I pray
And thank The Lord above.

    

            for my dog friend, Buddy:)
       by Daniel Turner

Copyright © Daniel Turner | Year Posted 2017

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Paul Callus Date: 6/1/2019 9:38:00 AM A very lovely and sincere dedication to a 'friend' who loves without expecting anything special in return. _ Hope you're keeping well, my friend. Regards // paul Login to Reply

Vivien Wade Date: 6/8/2017 5:59:00 PM Great poem Daniel. I have written lots of poems about dogs. Have just adopted a rescue dog, a Standard Schnauzer and he is gorgeous. Blessings, Vivien Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 7/7/2017 10:23:00 AM Thank you, Scarlett. I can't imagine a world with dogs or pets of any kind for that matter.

Lynn Marie Date: 2/18/2017 5:21:00 PM Endearingly beautiful. Your sentiments go far beyond the heart DT, Your words are soulful, a blessed offering of immense gratitude and love. I love this and I adore your dog! Those ears of his :-) I am not ready yet, though I feel your words deeply and I am smiling through teary eyes because how can one not looking at his sweet face, thank you for that :-) A very special fave and a wonderful first read of your poems to return to. blessings, lynn Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/20/2017 10:21:00 AM He is sooo rotten:) Thank you, Lynn Marie.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/12/2017 1:58:00 PM Dogs give us such unconditional love it is simply amazing how wonderful they can make us feel, how loved. What a sweet little tribute for your beautiful dog. I loved it! 7 ; ) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/20/2017 10:20:00 AM He is my constant companion:) Thank you, Mrs Connie.

Maurice Yvonne Date: 1/9/2017 9:21:00 AM This is a very touching poem. Pulls approprietly at the heart strings. A Fav! Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 2/20/2017 10:18:00 AM Thank you, Maurice:)

Akkina Downing Date: 1/8/2017 6:07:00 PM Awe, so sweet. Very lovely Danny, your dog and poem are beautiful :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/8/2017 6:16:00 PM I am not me, without him:) Thank you, Kina. hope you are having a great weekend!

Maurice Rigoler Date: 1/8/2017 1:31:00 PM I agree with you all the way, I feel the same way about my dachshund Bonzo of which I've written many poems. No, I do not write for money, for the enjoyment of it and the challenges it offers. (P.S. editors tell me my humor isn't what they are looking for?) Many thanks for stopping by. Best to you in the coming year. / M Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/8/2017 1:35:00 PM Thank you for your friendly visit, Mr Maurice. Give Bonzo a hug for me:) I am like you, I write because I like to. Cheers!

Janice Canerdy Date: 1/8/2017 12:00:00 PM How sweet and beautiful, Daniel--a 7 for sure! Janice Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/8/2017 1:34:00 PM Thank you, Janice:)

Lim'Rik Flats Date: 1/8/2017 9:20:00 AM Very loverly tribute Daniel. I would say I have a dog, but actually I belong to him. Skeeter takes me on walks and teaches me how to feed properly, tummy rub properly and such. Cheerios and "woof" from Skeeter ~ j Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/8/2017 1:33:00 PM I refuse to give up my side of the bed, John:) Give 'Skeeter" a hug from me. Thanks for the friendly howdy:

Deborah Burch Date: 1/7/2017 10:38:00 PM Unconditional love!! I'm a dog person too and they love you no matter what!! No matter how they are treated...expecting nothing...but love!! You've captured this quite well here Daniel!! I smiled. I teared up. I felt love. Well done Sir!! Big Hugggs. Deb Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/7/2017 11:10:00 PM Loving a dog/pet is a special relationship. We can learn a lot if we pay attention. Thank you again Deb for friendly visits:)

Augustus Black Date: 1/7/2017 7:41:00 PM Hello, Sir This write is truly speaking the friendly nature between an animal and human. Very nicely composed... well done. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/7/2017 11:09:00 PM Thank you, Augustus. When a man gets my age, nothing better than an old hound dog to hang out with. Just eat and sleep:):)

Jolene Cheyney Date: 1/7/2017 6:42:00 PM Reminds me of the dog I had when I was young. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/7/2017 11:07:00 PM Super:)

Heidi Sands Date: 1/7/2017 8:11:00 AM Buddy seems so special. I am enjoying reading the comments. Give Buddy a hug from me too! :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/7/2017 11:06:00 PM He is laying right here behind me. Will do:)

Heidi Sands Date: 1/7/2017 8:10:00 AM Thank you Daniel. Bella fits her name and she likes her belly rubbed and will toss herself back for people to do it. She is very cuddly and so much like your buddy. She is my life too! :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/7/2017 11:05:00 PM You've got me grinning ear to ear, Heidi. I don't understand how anyone can not love dogs:)

John Lawless Date: 1/7/2017 7:02:00 AM Ah yes, the dog, the friend, the trusted confidante, ever patient waiter, greeter, and smile maker......and.....the one who can make you look forward to a walk in the rain. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/7/2017 8:03:00 AM Thank you, John. Yeah, I don't mind. It took me a while to realize what is important in life. Spending time with Buddy is important to me:)

Jerry T Curtis Date: 1/7/2017 5:27:00 AM If Buddy could write ---He'd probably be saying the same about you Dan----Wonderful tribute here Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/7/2017 8:02:00 AM :)Thanks Jerry:) You know, you're probably right:)

Supraja Kannan Date: 1/7/2017 1:44:00 AM A wonderful tribute to your best buddy... Beautiful...I had a great fear of dogs,until I met a dog near my home... It's so sweet and faithful and from that day I've started loving Dogs...A 7... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/7/2017 8:01:00 AM Thank you, Supraja. You'd love ol Buddy. He is a sweet dog:)

Probir Gupta Date: 1/7/2017 12:44:00 AM Beautiful poem, Daniel ... you are fortunate ... Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/7/2017 8:00:00 AM Thank you Probir. Yes, I am :)

Alexis Y. Date: 1/6/2017 11:48:00 PM Hi Daniel, I felt the love you have for your dog in each and every word. The bond between dog and " us" is so amazing. I agree, you experience true love. They show you "loyalty" in motion. Although a dog hasn't been in my immediate family since I was a kid, I've never forgot that bond. You make me want to get a dog again. But with my kids running around Not! A without a doubt seven:-) Alexis Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/7/2017 7:59:00 AM Thank you, Alexis. Dogs are like kids in a lot of ways. They are a big responsibility because in order for them to learn, you have to take time and patience to teach them.

Eve Roper Date: 1/6/2017 10:40:00 PM Beautiful poem about your pup they are so important in our lives to keep as feeling we are needed. Hugs Eve Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/7/2017 7:58:00 AM Thank you Mrs Eve. At the moment, he is my life:)

Vera Duggan Date: 1/6/2017 10:26:00 PM Ah! how lovely this is Daniel, sounds like a lovely little dog, I also love our dog but he is so damn huge he is hard to cuddle up to, but yes they are wonderful and loyal animals, this is such a lovely written poem for your dog buddy, give him a hug from me, take care.......Vera Login to Reply Doug Vinson Date: 1/6/2017 11:53:00 PM Ha! Vera, when a big dog tries to get in your lap or the like - maybe they try and stand on your legs and they are swaying and wobbling all over the place... : ) Daniel Turner Date: 1/6/2017 10:30:00 PM Thank you, Mrs Vera. Will do:)

Doug Vinson Date: 1/6/2017 8:48:00 PM "The meaning of true love" - so true. Dogs.... : ) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/6/2017 8:51:00 PM Exactly!! Thank you, Doug:)

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/6/2017 6:38:00 PM I love this, DAniel (but I never thought of a dog's skin as having an inviting smell). I love my dog Snickers too! They are wonderful creatures for us to cherish. Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/6/2017 6:50:00 PM Sounds like Snickers needs a bath. Buddy gets in the shower with me every time I take a shower. I don't always use soap on him because it dries him out but he loves the water:)

Heidi Sands Date: 1/6/2017 5:12:00 PM Bella! :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/6/2017 5:24:00 PM There is a dog in my neighborhood named Bella. A beauty of a name:)

Heidi Sands Date: 1/6/2017 3:38:00 PM I just love this ! I can relate to this with my dog, she is so special. I am happy you have such a special, loving dog too! :) Login to Reply Daniel Turner Date: 1/6/2017 4:28:00 PM Thank you, Heidi. I am pretty lucky. What is your dog's name?

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