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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

Copyright © Mark Koplin | Year Posted 2020

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Emilia James Date: 9/7/2020 3:45:00 PM lost one of my dogs few years back, still raw to this day. lovely poem an emotional read. Emilia. Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 9/7/2020 5:00:00 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 Date: 8/31/2020 10:30:00 AM Mark, congratulations on your win in my All Pets Go to Heaven challenge with this emotional write _Constance Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 9/7/2020 4:58:00 PM Thank you so much Constance with your generous placement. It was an honor to enter.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/25/2020 12:29:00 PM - Lovely poem, hope your mother likes dogs :) - Congratulations on your win, Mark :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 8/25/2020 5:57:00 PM Mom absolutely loves dogs. Thank you!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/25/2020 10:31:00 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................ Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 8/25/2020 5:56:00 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 Date: 8/24/2020 4:33:00 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. Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 8/25/2020 4:05:00 AM I didn’t mind at all :) thanks bud!

Regina Mcintosh Date: 8/9/2020 6:56:00 PM Our pets are such a blessing. I love your poem, dear friend. God bless you with a win :) Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 8/10/2020 8:51:00 AM I have three and they are just like my children and twice as naughty. Thank you.

Jenna Logan Date: 8/7/2020 10:56:00 AM awww, losing a pet is terribly stressful, Mark. Newfoundlands are beautiful, and Gabby is a great name. Good luck with your entry. Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 8/7/2020 4:07:00 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 Date: 8/7/2020 10:52:00 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 Login to Reply Mark Koplin Date: 8/7/2020 4:05:00 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.