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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

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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.

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

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 :)

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................

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.

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 :)

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.

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

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.