Skipper

I have a young dog, a fair dog, a good dog. Each day, with bent head and swift paw He follows me; he leads me over hill and over dale. This young dog, this fair dog, this good dog Trots by me through forest grim And still is there when clear again. He’ll brave the night and take a fight From whom’ ere would dare challenge him. I have an old dog, a faithful dog, a good dog, And there he is with scar - borne hide To watch me when I close my eyes, And when I wake I have no fear For he will be still watching near.

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Sam Beloved

Date: 1/8/2014 9:06:00 PM

Dogs really are eternally faithful companions. Your words are thought provoking. Like the tip of an iceberg. Looking forward to reading more :) Also, hello. Pleasure to meet you. I'm Sam.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/7/2014 5:13:00 AM

- Welcome to P-Soup, Dawn ! -A faithful friend .... always show love ! - Pleased to read your first poem. - Hope you will have much pleasure to be with us. - Wishing you good luck !! - (Comment on the poetry of others and they will comment on yours). - My first greeting to you from Norway. - I will come back to read more .... another day :) - All the best for the year 2014 ! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/6/2014 5:51:00 PM

My granddaughter named her dog KIPPER, like the cartoon dog. I like your best friend he seems fair enough. Dawn, I like your first poetic piece on the site. A nice warm WELCOME to poetry soup. Dropping by to invite you to my latest contest. You will find the contest page on the top left hand side* -Looking forward in following and reading your poetry. Hope to hear from you soon. You will enjoy the community, we are one big happy family~ Take Care!! From: your new poet friend @-> LINDA <-@

Dawn Fulmer
Date: 1/6/2014 9:47:00 PM

Thank you for your support and for your invite I am excited already :)

Skat A

Date: 1/6/2014 5:17:00 PM

I just love it. Dawn, very cute.... Your first poem on the soup is excellent for the readers!! Stopping by with a nice, sweet Welcome to Poetry Soup. Wishing you the best when it comes to your poems. I hope you get to meet all the nice poets around here. Starting with me. SKAT :-) Please drop a hello and tell me a little about yourself if you like. I would like to be your newest poetry soup "FRIEND". Hugs* SKAT

Dawn Fulmer
Date: 1/6/2014 9:45:00 PM

Thank You ! that was very encouraging and kind. I am a young and inexperienced writer but I already have a deep respect and love for the art of poetry. So I hope that by your and the other members helpful feedback I can grow in this art and I look forward to reading the thoughts from you all that take form in this written word.