Mark Koplin Poet Rhyme

My Gib Gabs

My train wreck Gabby
was a gem indeed
A giant Newfoundland
a stubborn breed

Loving and gentle
all 180 pounds
She was a mighty hunter
and she protected our grounds

For fourteen years
I loved her dear
Even when she ate my dinner
and drank my beer

I miss that dog
three past eleven
She is now with my Mom
upstairs in heaven

August 7, 2020
All Pets Go To Heaven Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Emilia James September 7, 2020 at 3:45 PM lost one of my dogs few years back, still raw to this day. lovely poem an emotional read. Emilia. Mark Koplin September 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM I'm so sorry for your loss. We made the decision to keep three dogs. When one leaves this world then we go pick out a new puppy to provide a loving and caring home for. Our dogs are like family and it hurts so much when they have to go. Again I'm so sorry about your loss and thank you for reading.

Constance La France August 31, 2020 at 10:30 AM Mark, congratulations on your win in my All Pets Go to Heaven challenge with this emotional write _Constance Mark Koplin September 7, 2020 at 4:58 PM Thank you so much Constance with your generous placement. It was an honor to enter.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 25, 2020 at 12:29 PM - Lovely poem, hope your mother likes dogs :) - Congratulations on your win, Mark :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Mark Koplin August 25, 2020 at 5:57 PM Mom absolutely loves dogs. Thank you!

Paula Goldsmith August 25, 2020 at 10:31 AM Congratulations on your win. I love my friends in fur coats. They are the best. She and your mom have each other. Have you ever read Rainbow Bridge about pets. I know you would love it. Enjoy your win and day................ Mark Koplin August 25, 2020 at 5:56 PM I haven’t but I will look it up. My mom loves dogs. We have a few of them up there with her

Rob Carmack August 24, 2020 at 4:33 PM Congrats on your win my friend. I hope you didn't mind her using your bed for a much needed nap after eating your dinner and drinking your beer. Mark Koplin August 25, 2020 at 4:05 AM I didn’t mind at all :) thanks bud!

Regina Mcintosh August 9, 2020 at 6:56 PM Our pets are such a blessing. I love your poem, dear friend. God bless you with a win :) Mark Koplin August 10, 2020 at 8:51 AM I have three and they are just like my children and twice as naughty. Thank you.

Jenna Logan August 7, 2020 at 10:56 AM awww, losing a pet is terribly stressful, Mark. Newfoundlands are beautiful, and Gabby is a great name. Good luck with your entry. Mark Koplin August 7, 2020 at 4:07 PM Thanks Jenna, she was a great dog. She seemed to find every cockle burr there was out here. Very difficult to remove them from a newfie

Tom Cunningham August 7, 2020 at 10:52 AM Its heartbreaking when you lose a pet Mark, been through it a couple of times. They are part of your family without doubt. Good luck Tom Mark Koplin August 7, 2020 at 4:05 PM Thanks Tom, we are dog people and we usually keep at least two sometimes three and give them a great home and lots of love.