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Old Tige My Dog

Army service done, I was heading home My Ma and friends I'd missed and Tige my dog Served my three years never again I'd roam I got off the bus, there was a dense fog. And lying there was Tige my canine friend Tige led the way, I started to follow Strange way he went turning left at the bend A dam was being built, I did not know. I reached home, Ma was rocking in her chair Said she'd wrote me about how Tige had died Her words shocked me all I could do was stare But I'd just seen him, Ma wouldn't have lied. Safe route had gone but Tige had led the way She said Tige had died three years to the day Written on 26 September 2018. Inspired by 'Gentleman ' Jim Reeves classic song 'Old Tige'

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Valsa George

Date: 5/15/2022 1:48:00 AM

What an amazing story ! He loved you so much that he wished you shouldn't land in danger. Though the surprise ending is something imaginary, you have made it so real....

Tom Cunningham
Date: 5/15/2022 3:09:00 AM

Thank you Valsa, it was the Jim Reeves song old tige that inspired this one. Tom

Sandra L. Weiss

Date: 11/8/2018 7:32:00 PM

Also love, dog poems and this is a special one. I do believe that their love continues on after they are physically gone. And love can move mountains. The song inspired you well.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 11/9/2018 2:25:00 AM

Thank you very much Sandra, Jim Reeves was a popular singer when I was growing up.Happy you enjoyed it. Tom.

Caycay Jennings

Date: 10/27/2018 10:37:00 AM

Wow, I've seen movies about such and they're all 'ball your eyes out' movies, so is this poem. Gripped me, you did! Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Tom Cunningham
Date: 10/27/2018 3:06:00 PM

Thank you very much CayCay, I'm happy you enjoyed it, The old Jim Reeves song Old Tige inspired this one. Tom.

Eve Roper

Date: 9/29/2018 11:00:00 AM

Great sonnet, Tom, when a pet entwines in your heart they are like family and not a pet anymore. The feeling of a lost of one is taken very hard.. Since my husband has died my Yorkie has given me reason to get up in the morning to feed and walk him. He has become my sleeping partner and gets very upset if I leave him behind at anytime, but he was like that before Roper passed. Hugs dear friend

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/29/2018 2:07:00 PM

Thanks Eve, yes a pet is part of the Family . They bring so much comfort to you. You must never stop living Eve, Sonny would never have wanted that. Never easy I know but he lives on in your heart and fond memories. Tom

Roy Pett

Date: 9/29/2018 5:51:00 AM

Brilliant Tom, Old tige and distant drums were my favourite Jim Reeves songs, thanks for bringing memories back, going to listen to them now, well written a joy to read. :))

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/29/2018 8:40:00 AM

Thank you Roy, hearing old tige gave me the inspiration, I had to do it. His songs were soothing to the ear. Tom

Joseph May

Date: 9/28/2018 12:56:00 PM

Old Tige leading the way..Nicely penned Tom..

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/28/2018 12:59:00 PM

Thank you very much Joseph. Regards. Tom

Arthur Vaso

Date: 9/28/2018 1:47:00 AM

Wow, I really loved this, very powerful poetry!!!!

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/28/2018 2:15:00 AM

Thanks Arthur, glad you liked it. Tom

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/27/2018 8:04:00 PM

Vintage Cunningham, I must say Happy Halloween, a month early. ~ Gershon

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/27/2018 8:26:00 PM

Haha hadn't thought of Halloween, was just an idea that came to mind after hearing Jim Reeves song. Tom

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/27/2018 2:58:00 PM

wow, what a great tale for halloween. Was it meant for that scary story contest? I mean, it was not so scary as much as mysterious ! a great tale.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/27/2018 3:17:00 PM

Thanks Andrea, no , it wasn't for a contest. I was thinking of that Jim Reeves song 'old tige' and used that as an inspiration. I'm away at the moment so have only got my phone otherwise I would have put the utube song on. Tom

Winged Warrior

Date: 9/27/2018 9:44:00 AM

The residuals of the Spirit...even old Tige's...lovely write my friend...love & dogs...^WW^

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/27/2018 9:55:00 AM

Thank you W.W., Glad you liked it. Tom.

Timothy Mcguire

Date: 9/26/2018 10:14:00 PM

Great and powerful poem! Loved it! FAV

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/26/2018 11:02:00 PM

Thanks very much Timothy, happy you liked it. Tom

M. L. Kiser

Date: 9/26/2018 9:41:00 PM

I am old enough to recall hearing Jim Reeves sing. I'm glad he inspired such a powerful poem about a beloved pet who obviously loved and missed you, too.

Tom Cunningham
Date: 9/26/2018 11:02:00 PM

Thank you M.L. Happy you enjoyed it. Tom