Rovers Secret

Once upon a fairy tale,
Lived a colony of tiny folk
Who decided to set sail,
Because across the pool 
Lay greener pastures
Of which they wanted
To become masters.
For tiny folk to cross this pool
Took courage, had to be so
Strong and bold,
Clever little people, none a fool,
Would, take three days, and it 
Was Winter, the water icy cold,
Took too much with them in their
Frail small boat,
Only twenty carefully got in,
Pioneers, ready to make history,
The leader thought.
So off they set, across foreign water
Three families of extended kin!
Suddenly a loud noise and high waves,
Rocked their boat, they had no control
Rover the Labrador had jumped
Into the pool,
A tsunami capsized them, they chocked,
Spluttered, but hung onto their boat,
And thus they kept afloat.
Then they saw Rover,
His mouth wide open, he scooped
Them up gently as they
Rested on his tongue, strangely they
Were unafraid for they had seen
Rover across the pool playing on
Pastures green,
This Labrador wanted to play
To while his time away,
But instead saved them from drowning,
Took them back from whence they came,
And slowly lay them down 
Rover the Labrador had earned his fame,
He barked and wagged his tail
These little humans spoke and run
And cried and laughed, he
Loved them straight away
The tiny adventurers, did not fail
They were happy living beneath a 
A large green bush, with little homes
Made out of sticks and leaves,
Right now these little folk
Were safe, but remain a mystery,
Only Rover knew and he could 
Never tell,
Where his new found friends dwell!
And the moral of this tale,
Is things are not always greener 
On the other side,
Rather hold on to what you
Have, with pride.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Zahid Avatar
March 13, 2021 at 12:47 AM
I was delighted to find this poem in the list of 'Best New Poems'. Yes, it is in its right place. You are an excellent poet, my friend. More power to you
Proxenos Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 3:11 AM
Pagunda, my dear friend, thank you for a lovely comment - I was unaware tx. for bringing it to my attention and for your kind compliment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Kiser Avatar
March 6, 2021 at 11:08 PM
No, it's not always greener; well crafted piece.
Proxenos Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 3:13 AM
Hi MLK, thank-you, you are a wise and talented poet so this is a compliment. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Ball Avatar
February 28, 2021 at 1:38 PM
If you love what you have you have all you need. Great job here. God Bless my friend. JB
Proxenos Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 3:14 AM
An excellent saying my friend, you are so right Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
Y. Avatar
February 25, 2021 at 11:12 AM
WoW! Jennifer, You’re such a great storyteller. You held my attention from start to finished. A great lesson that one could live by. I enjoyed the read. Well done. Have a great day:-) Alexis
Proxenos Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 4:47 AM
Hi Alexis, you are very sweet, thank-you. Elias is out of Hospital and coming home tomorrow - we have been in constant touch on video calls and cell phone but was advised not to visit in hospital due to covid. I am glad you enjoyed my write - looking forward to reading yours but i will be concentrating on my brave husband for a while so will be a little scarce. Hugs ad blessings, Jennifer.
Callus Avatar
February 25, 2021 at 5:40 AM
An excellent narrative, Jenny with a lesson to go with it. Those little folk remind me of the Smurfs in their blue outfits and white hoods! ~ warm regards and hugs // paul
Buhagiar Avatar
February 22, 2021 at 11:21 PM
But we never learn our lesson, do we. ~~
Proxenos Avatar
March 15, 2021 at 4:08 AM
A wise reply my friend, do we ever! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
Dietrich Avatar
February 22, 2021 at 3:18 PM
oh what is that novel about tiny people and a giant man invades their shores? This reminded me of that story and of course I can't remember. Gulliver's travels or something like that? Very cute with it being a doggy!
Andresen Avatar
February 22, 2021 at 5:21 AM
- Labrador Rover will always have a secret ... but I'm sure he visits them often :) - You're right, my friend ... the grass is not always greener on the other side ... what we know is a security ... a wonderful story, sister Jenny :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Laurie Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 4:17 PM
Hello Jennifer … your ‘fairy tales’ are really factual stories explained in a fictional light with a moral that blends. It’s rarely mentioned how much death and despair occur before greener pastures are established - well done Jennifer - Lindsay
Wolf Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 3:24 PM
Such a sweet narrative, Jennifer! You really have your 'Imagination Cap' on these days. Ingenious! Love it. :) gw
Balasubramanian Avatar
February 21, 2021 at 9:18 AM
Wherever we go dualities of life are present. Grass looks greener on other side but same grass has insects that might bite. Be happy with what you have, think positive. Wonderful message put forth in a great way. Enjoyed reading your story. Have a great day ahead friend. Take care. Rama
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February 21, 2021 at 6:47 AM
Simply delightful. I enjoyed your tiny tale. I was expecting a Mars Tale. I guess we are the tiny people in that interplanetary tale. It might do us well to stay put on our own green grass.
Crabtree Avatar
February 20, 2021 at 3:20 PM
A wonderful story, Jennifer. A definite save to read again. Wishing you a great weekend :)
Mcconnell Avatar
February 20, 2021 at 1:32 PM
lovely piece Jenny, so well written indeed. How are you these days? keeping well and safe I hope, hugs and blessings, Gordon
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February 20, 2021 at 12:13 PM
Well written Jennifer, you should write a book of fairytales, hope you are well. Tom
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