Never Ending Love

Never Ending Love

Born in a cold basement on Valentine’s Day,
She grew up on newspaper and constant radio play.
She was the runt of the litter and very poorly fed,
When I first laid eyes on her, she looked to be half dead.

But I saw a bright spark, a twinkle in her eye,
She was perfectly imperfect, I could not deny.
Her pure white face with the odd brown polka dot,
Her overbite and broad chest, I loved her on the spot.

At first I felt I had to save this precious little thing, 
Later I would realize, it was her who made my heart sing.
She greets every visitor with enthusiasm and glee,
Her kind and gentle nature is so evident to see.

I had planned to get a dog to take on a daily walk,
But exercise is something she has a tendency to balk.
She will play real hard pulling a rope for a minute or two,
Then flop down on the floor to sleep, as if right on cue.

She walks rather slow so I have nick-named her Doodle,
But she outshines any dog from a Great dane to a poodle,
Her innocence is reflected in her stoic face so sad,
She never changes her look, even when she has been bad.

Frankie my English bulldog has been my constant friend,
She supported me unconditionally when my job was at its end,
Then I lost my Mom and my daughter moved away,
Frankie gave me love and at my side she would stay.

I am so grateful that I found this most precious gift,
For that little twinkle in her eye has given me a true lift
Oh I love Frankie my English Bulldog she is the greatest pet,
Her never ending love is the most that one could ever get.     


Contest: Pick A Pet Contest
Date: July 3, 2011
Won Honourable Mention
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Macfarlane Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 8:48 PM
So much love in your words.....this is a wonderful write
Ramage Avatar
August 27, 2012 at 8:51 PM
She is the most wonderful pet and companion, you can't help but love a creature as cute as my girl. Thanks for your kind comments. Lee
Suzadail Jr. Avatar
August 28, 2011 at 11:21 AM
This was good. My kids have pets that I love dearly. We occasionally get to baby sit Tiger and Tiller, a Chihuahua and a Jack Russell. My Daughter has a cat, Jimmy.
Dietrich Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 8:40 PM
what a marvelous dog. Congrats on your win. That dog will always love you for sure!
Ramage Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 10:47 PM
Thank you so much Andrea. I appreciate you taking the time to comment. Lee
Mehta Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 7:45 AM
My congratulations on this win in the contest of Francine, Lee
Ramage Avatar
July 14, 2011 at 10:48 PM
thank you very much. It was written from the heart. Lee
George   Avatar
July 12, 2011 at 8:39 AM
Number one in my books, Lee as is Doodle. Keep that creative pen flowing. Elaine
Ramage Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 3:01 AM
Thank you so much for your thoughtfulness. Scamp and Doodle are the best!! Love Lee
Dufresne Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 3:44 PM
cool poem Lee. Sounds like a really great pet and you did a bang up job of writing about it also. Congrats to you . I'd a had this one up higher for sure
Ramage Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 3:02 AM
Thank you so much for your kind comments. It was easy to write about such a great pet. Nice to get the positive feedback. I am just a beginner! Lee
Kendrick Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Congrats..Sara
Ramage Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 3:02 AM
Thanks Sara, appreciate you taking the time to comment. Lee
Quigley Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 1:17 PM
Frankie sound like a delightful friend. Congrats on your HM Lee. BobQ
Ramage Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 3:03 AM
Thanks so much Bob. Frankie is my best friend, she is so sweet. Appreciate you taking the time to respond. Lee
Brown Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 10:18 AM
Congratulations on your win in the pet contest today Lee. Love, Carol
Ramage Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 3:04 AM
Thank you so much Carol, much appreciated from an expert as yourself. Lee
Sweetheart Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 9:06 AM
Congrats Lee on your HM in the contest with this delightful write.. on your pet.. enjoy special honor luv..
Ramage Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 3:06 AM
Thank you so much Linda-Marie, your comments are greatly appreciated. I am just beginning so your positive feedback motivates me. Lee
Roberts Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 9:00 AM
congrats Lee on your HM in the contest with this lovely entry about Frankie
Ramage Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 3:06 AM
Thank you so much for your kind comments. Its easy to write about such a great pet. She is more lovely than I could express. Lee
George   Avatar
July 5, 2011 at 12:50 AM
Well Lee, you know Doddle is my second favourite dog on planet earth - you know who my number one is. Great writing! Sure to top the winners circle. Welcome to one of my favourite writing forums. Elaine
Ramage Avatar
July 13, 2011 at 3:07 AM
I am really enjoying this. Thanks for sharing your site with me. Lee
Wesley Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 6:48 PM
A wonderful verse on a precious friend. Nice to see a fellow Canadian writing great rhyme.
Ramage Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 8:08 PM
thank you so much for your kind comments. I am new to this site and still learning. Appreciate your positive feedback. Another proud Canadian. Lee
Brown Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 9:15 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Lee. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol
Ramage Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 8:10 PM
Thank you for the warm welcome. I am enjoying the poetry however I feel that I am not qualified to comment on other's work. Lee
Sweetheart Avatar
July 3, 2011 at 2:40 PM
Welcome to Poetry Soup.. enjoy the site with its many features as I have enjoyed this wonderful contest entry..much good luck.. excellent story.. thankxx for sharing words of luv..
Ramage Avatar
July 4, 2011 at 8:11 PM
Thank you so much for your kind comments. The poem is true. Appreciate your positive feedback. Lee
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