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My Six Heroes

MacGregor was our first pet dog
a cairn terrier, a little bundle of fun
being adopted I found home strange
my pal MacGregor with me love to run

Also in my upbringing growing up
had two lovable cats Jinky and Smokey
lay on my bed bringing comfort
many a night felt safe with real support

Then Glen came along full of pace
this Collie dog loved to run for stick
I was kept fit keeping up with Glen
but his life left me far too quick

A ginger coloured cat next came
to our household which made bright
Sandy by name with full of mischief
once went to no return at night

My very favourite was a black labrador
Cora by name, so clever and strong
could hear our car a full mile away
so affectionate and loving it did belong

There you have my six heroes
all were special in their own way
from them learned many a lesson
never forgotten even to this day

(Looking back on my childhood and adolescent days on the animals we had and their effect upon my life.)

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Debra L Brown

Date: 12/21/2021 2:30:00 PM

Gordon I enjoyed the story about your dogs and cats. I call mine fur babies as they all have personalities as children They love you unconditional. Thanks for Sharing. Blessings ~ Debra

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 12/21/2021 4:48:00 PM

Thanks Debra, Glad you enjoyed this piece and found it a reminder how like children our furry friends are. Blessings always,Gordon

David Smith

Date: 5/8/2020 4:06:00 PM

Original. Pets can invoke special memories, well penned, glad you kept the poem simple and gave them all equal space and used same style throughout. I have learned to resist temptation to make my poems too flowery or too dramatic for most part. You got length for this particular poem spot on. Best regards David in NZ

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 5/8/2020 4:10:00 PM

Thanks David, Glad you enjoyed my piece and also for your constructive words too. Trust you're well, keep safe in these difficult days, regards from Scotland, Gordon

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/13/2019 11:07:00 AM

Hi Gordon, I truly ADORE your poem. I have loved all our pets but one totally stole my heart - her name was Coco - I have written a poem about her 'Hello and Goodbye Coco' if you would like to read, I think you will enjoy it, but it is sad. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 10/13/2019 10:59:00 AM

Hi Gordon, I posted a comment to which you answered but I thought that it didn't validate so I wrote another comment and carelessly deleted my previous one! Hugs Jennifer.

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 10/13/2019 11:03:00 AM

Thanks Jennifer, I do heartedly agree with your sentiments. Thanks for your kind words about this piece, hope things well with you, it's rather wet over here. Hugs and blessings, Gordon

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/12/2019 10:05:00 PM

I love, love, love my pets I've had over the years and your poem is such a wonderful memorial dedication to them. I know you loved them. They are family. God bless you with much love and many prayers, Gina

Gordon Mcconnell
Date: 10/13/2019 2:54:00 AM

Thanks Regina, Glad you enjoyed it and share in my love for our own pets. Have a blessed weekend, Gordon