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Pooch - Fable

My tail still wags
though slow o'er time
both eyes sink low
equal ears that droop

A grunt is heard
a bowl-filled treats
later a door opens
a dying day's light

Slam sounds behind me
many souls in passing
tree shadows now grow
mumbling distorts the calm

My wags made brief
as faces turn away
harsh scolds at me
tail stills body shivers

Rebukes back to mumbles
home as door slams
treats gone lapping water
a corner waits for me

Servile since my birth
oldest puppy on earth
I've long shook Heaven's gate
now I dream and wait...

"When I die, 
will he cry?"

2021 February 12
*3rd Place*
Fabled Musings
~~Joseph May

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021




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Date: 5/15/2021 7:18:00 PM
A touching poem reflecting your tender heart. Take care, God bless!
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Hilo Poet
Date: 5/15/2021 7:25:00 PM
Thanks, Rama, for dropping by with your caring message, Aloha!
Date: 3/7/2021 2:00:00 PM
so touching, William. congratulations on your win with a remarkable poem ~ Mala
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Date: 3/8/2021 11:44:00 AM
Thank you, Malabika, for extending your welcoming generosity, Aloha!
Date: 2/26/2021 3:49:00 PM
Well done
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Date: 2/26/2021 4:34:00 PM
Thank you, Sierra, Aloha my friend!
Date: 2/15/2021 3:05:00 PM
such a moving piece William, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 2/15/2021 4:36:00 PM
Thank you, Jan, for your heartfelt share my friend, Aloha!
Date: 2/14/2021 4:23:00 PM
Great depiction of love with our favorite non verbal companion who says so much without the need for words!! Love it William!!
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Hilo Poet
Date: 2/14/2021 6:42:00 PM
Thank you, Lonna, your reflections are well-received my friend, Aloha!
Date: 2/14/2021 12:09:00 PM
Hi William, Congratulations on your win. Have a great day:-) Alexis
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Hilo Poet
Date: 2/14/2021 6:40:00 PM
Thank you, Alexis, and may your day be equally so, Aloha!
Date: 2/14/2021 8:45:00 AM
Nicely done William, Congrats on your win..
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Hilo Poet
Date: 2/14/2021 9:02:00 AM
Thank you, Joseph, I enjoyed this opportunity, Aloha!
Date: 2/14/2021 8:11:00 AM
Back with congratulations on the win William! Linda
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Hilo Poet
Date: 2/14/2021 9:01:00 AM
Most welcoming, Linda, I appreciate you much, Aloha!
Date: 2/14/2021 7:25:00 AM
Painfully sad William, but beautifully penned. Linda
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Date: 2/14/2021 8:59:00 AM
Thank you, Linda, for your kind considerations, Aloha!

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