Our Best Pal, Blackie

She was the best pal we ever had,
Thinking about her still makes me sad,

Quietly wagging her tail for her food,
Silently waiting like a friend so good,

She survived death scare two times that year,
We prayed for her healing, God did hear,

She knew whom to bark at, scared them bad,
She was the best pal we ever had,

Following us all around to be petted,
Love she did not lack, nor once we regretted,

When she fell sick, she had us cuddling her,
Trips to the doctor, we went juggling her,

Ten long years, she stayed with us happy,
Never once did she become snappy,

In times of sorrow, she made us glad,
She was the best pal we ever had.




08/30/18
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Dietrich Avatar
September 5, 2018 at 1:51 AM
I wrote about the best cat I ever had. This was moving and heartfelt.
Godwin Avatar
August 31, 2018 at 12:00 AM
A tear jerker. Animals lives are so short that are pets prove the saying, 'when joy sits on your pillow, sorrow lays at the foot of your bed' (something like that.) I felt this and I know many others have/will, too. I love my Siamese so much that I already dread that 'day', which I shouldn't, but I do 'cause I know it will hurt. God Bless, Jo ... CayCay
Flannery Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 2:43 PM
So sorry for your loss. Our pets are like family members. They never judge us, always there to greet us and comfort us and just be by our side. What a blessing they are to us.. And such pain when they leave us. God Bless Blackie!
Smith Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 11:02 AM
Dogs are great souls, Never with us long enough, well done Jo...
Duet Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 10:40 AM
So sweet, Jo. We once had a dog named Pal and he was the "best pal we ever had" too. I love a couplet.
Lindley Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 9:01 AM
My dear friend, this wonderful poem you have given reminds me of my last pet, my dog we named Midnight. No other animal can faithfully love and in return receive love as does a dog. Their loyalty clear evidence of that love they return to their master. Truly superb poetry.. A fav...
Green Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 8:41 AM
Such a sad/happy poem. Losing a pet is never easy and this poem reminds me of many I have had. All of them were my best friends and I miss them. Thank you for sharing this wonderful piece.
Trifiatis Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 7:18 AM
A deserved tribute to Man's most loyal friend dear little sister, Jo! Touching!
Pandit Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 6:56 AM
A heartfelt tribute to the pet you loved..love flows in every word..well done, Jo.
Warrior Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 5:52 AM
Pets show us, unconditional love...Blackie was no exception...great write Jo...love & pets...^WW^
Callus Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 4:37 AM
You have lovely memories of your pet, Jo. I can relate to the sorrow when they pass away...have had so many experiences! Regards // paul
Capitano Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 4:26 AM
Nice one; pets can add so much to our lives without even trying. Good luck in the contest.
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