Puppy Love

Puppy's pleading and glum glimmering eyes,
Little white teeth trying to stop the one who's leaving,
But who's going to tell the one who's leaving that without him the world is less,
Less colours,
Less laughter,
Less smiles,
Less shine,
Only a dull and grey world. 
The puppy held on to the man’s leg with all his strength,
The man kept his distance and the pup at length. 
The pup cried, the agony of its voice
Cannot change the man's choice
Of leaving
And deceiving 
The poor pup
And 
The poor puppy love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Rolland Avatar
August 23, 2026 at 3:46 PM
so touching poem, this seems like true, thanks
Buhagiar Avatar
August 15, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Pity the Man had a cruel steak
George Avatar
August 15, 2026 at 5:28 AM
Beyond the surface of puppy love, l see something serious. Despite the effort of the pup to hold on to the man, he walks away, deceiving the poor pup. The poem sheds light on unreciprocated love and its pain. Belated Congratulations dear Anne on your P-o-t-d
M  Avatar
August 12, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Hi Anne….your poem touched my heart as it was so moving….how anyone could mistreat or abandon a little puppy or any animal is beyond me! Belated Congratulations on POTD! Debx
Winter Avatar
August 13, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Thank you so much 😊
Rodrigues Avatar
August 4, 2026 at 10:09 AM
Anne, congrats on POTD!
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Thank you so much for reading my poem 😊
Rodgers Avatar
August 4, 2026 at 9:45 AM
Dearest Anne, Congrats on POTD. When I first read the title, I thought about Donny Osmond singing, they called it Puppy Love. You let the whole scene unfold through the puppy’s eyes, and that choice makes the hurt feel immediate and innocent. The image of the pup holding on with all its strength is heartbreaking in the simplest, truest way. A moving, beautifully expressed true to life poem. Blessings, Daniel
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Thank you so much for reading my poem 😊
La France Avatar
August 3, 2026 at 2:25 PM
the bond of unconditional love, powerful, and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ⭐
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Thank you so much for reading my poem 😊
Bayles Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Delightful, Anne. Day after day I saw how attached a pet can be to us.
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Thank you so much for reading my poem 😊
Alex Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 7:28 PM
The image of "little white teeth trying to stop the one who's leaving" is very powerful. It shows a desperate attempt to hold onto love. A very touching poem. Congratulations!
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Thank you so much for reading my poem 😊
Nicole Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 7:15 PM
Animals always give unconditional love. With that being said, I don't understand why someone would abandon them. Your thoughts caress gently around me and me heart. They always do, my dear sweet friend. Congratulations Anne, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Thank you so much for reading my poem 😊
One Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 11:05 AM
Hi Anne.. Your poem is a tender and heartbreaking poem that captures the pain of abandonment through the innocent love of a puppy. The imagery of the pleading eyes and desperate hold creates a powerful sense of loyalty and loss. It reminds us how deeply animals can love and how painful it can be when that bond is broken.... 💕
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Thank you so much for reading my poem 😊
Gibbons Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Congratulations Anne getting POTD on your cute but sad puppy love .I cant understand how anyone can abandon beautiful dogs puppies esp. I got 2 dogs so love dogs ❤️🌹
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Thank you so much for reading my poem 😊
Goldsmith Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 9:31 AM
Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful yet sad "Puppy Love" write. Puppy love is priceless... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win..............
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Thank you so much for reading my poem 😊
Croft Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 9:17 AM
awe, congrats on your POTD!
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:05 PM
Thank you so much for reading 😊
Kitchin Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Anne, wonderfully penned. There's nothing worse than people abandoning their pets. Congratulations on POTD.
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Thank you so much for reading my poem 😊
Smith  Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 4:43 AM
Awww puppy love 🐶. Congratulations on POTD
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:04 PM
Thank you so much for reading 😊
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August 2, 2026 at 4:14 AM
poor puppy, so sad...congrats on your POTD designation. wishing you well
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Thank you so much for reading 😊
Jones Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 2:54 AM
Somber but unique in telling the pup’s perspective! Congratulations on potd honor!
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Thank you so much for reading 😊
Andresen Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 2:41 AM
- Congratulations on you p.o.t.d., Anne :) - So sad ... poor puppy :( - hugs
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:02 PM
Thank you so much for reading ☺️
Cunningham Avatar
August 2, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Quite a sad verse Anne, congratulations to you on today's POTD honour. Tom
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:01 PM
Thank you so much for reading 😊
Buhagiar Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 8:43 AM
A sad poem. Puppies should be trained.
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Thank you so much for reading my poem ☺️
Godwin Avatar
August 1, 2026 at 7:38 AM
color spelled colour/you're English? The double meaning is metaphor heaven, very intelligently and creatively styled, Anne. PLUS, your signature long sentence line is there. Beyond clever, clever one & I think it should win something! FAV 4 me. I just returned yesterday (so many changes.) Pls read my AI poem, I think it is an important message, but I don't understand how it went to 12 on best new poems when only 1 person faved it & I just posted it yesterday? (posted in June & it vanished) SOUPY
Godwin Avatar
September 20, 2026 at 1:42 PM
It's 9-20-2026 and I'm missing you.
Winter Avatar
August 9, 2026 at 8:59 PM
I'm not english but I think my keyboard is english 😄 thank you so much for faving my poem.
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