Barbara Barry-Nishanian Poet Rhyme

Sammy

SAMMY

Love and joy felt enter my life
day saw Sammy arrive.
Suddenly emptiness vanished,
once again … felt alive.

Sammy gets extra comfortable
especially on my lap.
And I welcome his warm body,
when time for bed … or nap.

Under chin against my chest, that’s
the way we go to sleep.
Soon cuddle in curve of my back,
positions all night … keep.

Sammy’s lessened my loneliness,
love loudness of his purr.
Blood pressure Doc’s seen get lower
when sit … and stroke Sam’s fur. 

Sam’s Improved quality of life,
my mental health, to boot.
Those don’t believe this possible,
guess what? … Don’t give a hoot?

March 17, 2023

Contest: BELOVED PETS
Sponser:B.J.Legros Kelley

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Patrick Kelly March 28, 2023 at 10:04 PM Pets mean so much. horses have always been my thing. I love training them and found once they understood what you want training becomes easy. Walking a horse across a pretty pasture on a sunny day is so relaxing. Glad you are posting again. Good poem as usual. Barbara Barry-Nishanian March 29, 2023 at 7:05 PM Patrick, WOW! Horses.... I rode one once loved it, I can only imagine the emotional connection. Thanks for noticing I had not been posting, and encouraging me. I need to post, even of not entering contest. Thanks so much for visiting.

Patrick Kelly March 28, 2023 at 10:03 PM Pets mean so much. horses have always been my thing. I love training them and found once they understood what you want training becomes easy. Walking a horse across a pretty pasture on a sunny day is so relaxing. Glad you are posting again. Good poem as usual.

Sam Kauffman March 27, 2023 at 10:27 AM Truly Sammy is a treasure like your poem about him Barbara. I had a kitty growing up and your lovely verse brought back so many memories of Suki. Your love and delight is wonderfully conveyed. And, have seen articles on a pet's ability to lower blood pressure! Congrats and high fives for your win! Barbara Barry-Nishanian March 29, 2023 at 7:10 PM Sam, thank you for mentioning my win. Till saw that didn't know. I went and looked and so surprised! I need to start posting again. Thank you more than you know for your visit and kind comments. Please stay well my friend.

Paula Goldsmith March 27, 2023 at 8:50 AM Congratulations on your win. Pets are wonderful. Have a blessed day/week writing away.................... Barbara Barry-Nishanian March 29, 2023 at 7:14 PM Paula, thank you so much for reading my "Sammy" poem. Till I saw your comment and Sam's didn't Know I'd won. Never checked to see results, didn't expect anything. I appreciate time you took to comment, Appreciate that so much, Thank you my friend and stay well.

Bj Legros Kelley March 27, 2023 at 12:14 AM Thank you for entering this poetry contest Barbara, and congratulations on your 1st place win! :) Barbara Barry-Nishanian March 29, 2023 at 7:18 PM WOW! BJ, I never checked to see results, didn't expect anything, Thought read entries later because I love animals, but WOW. So happy you honored me. I know your works, why this win is so special. Thank you so much!

Joanna Daniel March 23, 2023 at 7:37 PM Pets are therapeutic, Barbara:) great poem about Sammy:) Barbara Barry-Nishanian March 29, 2023 at 7:25 PM Joanna, Thank you for taking the time to read and comment on "Sammy," I don't think I could enjoy life without pets, Have a small dog (not toy) Sammy is larger than dog. Huge Main Coon cat. Thanks again!