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Our Beloved Ben

Ben,our springer,brown & white
Was our teen-daughter's delight;
Bred by the famous Shand-Kydd
Causing us to part with fifty quid.

He soon grew,chewing lino & chairs
Forever racing up our stairs;
We'd no idea what he would become
This stress-filled harum-scarum.

A sporting dog,much too inbred
So to the vet,our footsteps led;
A day so filled with tears,
Engraved upon all our yesteryears.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Kauffman Avatar
March 29, 2023 at 10:27 AM
Congratulations on your win Brian. Your memories of this boisterous companion are lovely yet bittersweet. When our pets leave us, they do leave a rather large hole in our hearts and lives! Your words touched my heart. Sending you blessings!
George Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 9:49 PM
I feel he has been unruly, but part of your family and much loved. He left leaving a great void. Congratulations on your great win Brian .....
Schiavina Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 7:10 AM
Congratulations Brian on your winning poem. So well written with playful fun and tears.
Legros Kelley Avatar
March 27, 2023 at 12:24 AM
Thank you for entering this poetry contest Brian, and congratulations on your high placing win! :)
Turner Avatar
March 12, 2023 at 11:06 AM
this poem is a bittersweet tale, Brian. The good was how Ben became a part of your family and then the bitter when he passed. My dog is quickly approaching that time. Im not ready.
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