Our Beautiful Baby

Her skin so soft with richness of love and affection so real,
The eyes of a debutante, which speaks volumes, I understand.
Legs so firm and powerful though they have weakened some,
A smile that shows such deep wisdom and talent surreal,
Indeed very smart she desires to lend a helping hand.
An original breed, which has a reputation for being dumb
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She has an even temperament; though do not be fooled.
As a guardian of our home, she takes her masters tone.
I came into her life at a midpoint of her now age.
Therefore, she was already loved, adored, and strict ruled.
Her affection given to a child she may have never known.
At her beginning before, she had been treated in rage.

I am at loss to understand why the mistreatment was given to her.
Her stance shows that she had to have been a beautiful baby.
Her eyes still show the love she desires to give everyday.
A Dalmatian, a breed that is honored with spotted fur.
She is older than 18 years with deep affection she gives to me.
Joy and laughter, she gives friendship in every way.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Strand Avatar
June 16, 2009 at 2:34 AM
Congrats on your succes in Debbie's contest Cecil.Rgds Brian
Johnson Avatar
June 15, 2009 at 8:14 PM
Lovely take on the Beautiful Baby contest. Of course our faithful pets were all beautiful babies at one time and they don't grow up to disappoint us. Congratulations on your win. Joyce
Richards Avatar
June 15, 2009 at 7:38 PM
Oh..my..this touches my heart reading it again...Dalmations have special meaning to me!! Congratulations on your winning poem in this contest!!! Hooray for Dalmations! Love, Carrie
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May 28, 2009 at 10:09 AM
This touches my heart. I had dalmations all my growing up years!! They were wonderful dogs, and so loyal! What memories your poem brings back to me! I hope our Chiquita and Diablo are happy in Dog Heaven !!
Winter Avatar
May 28, 2009 at 7:44 AM
Aww, such a beautiful tribute. Everyone calls my dog my third child. Well, they are like family, actually even better than some! What a precious love. Awesome write! Love, Shar
Devonshire Avatar
May 27, 2009 at 10:38 PM
Very original take on this "beautiful baby" entry, Cecil. Your concern for this sweet Dalmation say much about your character. I'm sure your love has compensated for the "rage" she experienced in her youth. God bless you, Carolyn
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