Brenda Meier-Hans Poet Sonnet

The Dog of My Life

Shakespearean Sonnet

I remember the day I picked you,
With your sweet little puppy dog eyes.
For my heart was searching for love too,
When I looked down and heard your soft cries.

Your brothers and sisters were running,
They were after a fallen clothes peg,
But there was a puppy so stunning 
Trying hard to get up on my leg.

Four years it has been since that moment
And I thank God daily for his gift
Each day you give me such enjoyment 
Your love has given my heart a lift.

Today I know as clear as can be,
I didn’t pick you; rather you picked me.


Written by Brenda Meier-Hans 
11.26.2014
Sponsor Shadow Hamilton 
Contest: Pets
2nd

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Ty Townsend December 26, 2014 at 1:25 AM It's amazing how pets bring joy into our lives. They're furry angels in disguise!

John Fleming December 3, 2014 at 12:28 PM God bless you and your dog! :) john.

John Fleming December 3, 2014 at 12:27 PM I understand how you feel about your dog. For sixteen years i had a loyal and loving Jack Russel; his name was Scamp. He was born in an orange box filled with straw in a cattle shed full of cows. He was the runt. The farmer told me not to bother with him..."he wont make it" he said. Scamp looked up at me and i "read his face". I knew he just wanted that one chance; the deal was done! He got his chance at life...and took it!! He had more life in him than any other being i have ever encountered!! Brenda Meier-Hans December 3, 2014 at 1:37 PM Thanks for sharing this amazing and beautiful story John.

Paul Callus December 2, 2014 at 5:08 PM Hi Brenda...just realized that you won with this lovely sweet poem, so ... congratulations. Puppy eyes win over our hearts....they look at us and pick us out! How can we refuse:) // paul

Sandra Haight November 30, 2014 at 10:36 AM Brenda, congratulations on your win! Such a nice poem about your sweet dog...the love and devotion is felt in your words! Hugs, Sandra

Kayod5 Kayode November 29, 2014 at 11:34 PM Congrats on the win Brenda,no doubt your dog is a devoted one,I remember you had earlier posted a poem on him...have nice Sunday and a good week ahead...huggs

Carrie Richards November 29, 2014 at 7:57 PM It is so true........a pet often isn't picked out by us........much more often, they pick who they want to go home with. What a sweet poem ! Congratulations, Brenda!

Joyce Johnson November 29, 2014 at 4:58 PM I'll bet your puppy is as happy as you are that he/she picked you. Congratulations on a great poem and win. Love, Joyce

Edward Ebbs November 29, 2014 at 3:21 PM I love the last two lines!!! So true, like your poem :)

Earl Schumacker November 29, 2014 at 3:00 PM Hi Brenda, Excellent poem and win. You are absolutely right. Dogs pick us. We don't pick them. Very enjoyable read. Take care. Earl

Jan Allison November 29, 2014 at 12:34 PM Dropping back with my congrats Brenda:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick November 29, 2014 at 11:40 AM Congrats on your winning work..There are some very interesting stories in the winner's list..A fine group of poets gather at this soup pot..Sara

Robert Stoner Jr November 29, 2014 at 10:26 AM another great win Brenda well done

Shadow Hamilton November 29, 2014 at 6:59 AM very true our pets pick us when ever I get a new pet I wait to see which one wants me. Brenda a wonderful tale of love congrats on win and ty for your support hugs

Monterey Sirak November 28, 2014 at 8:42 AM I'm a day late, but congrats on being chosen poem of the day. Our pets bring us great joy. Brenda Meier-Hans November 28, 2014 at 12:37 PM Thanks so much Monterey

Eileen Manassian November 28, 2014 at 3:34 AM BRENDA! Back to say congrats on this lovely sonnet becoming POTD. Dogs...ever loyal, ever true. Lovely. HUGS Brenda Meier-Hans November 28, 2014 at 8:40 AM Thank so much Eileen

Anne-Lise Andresen November 28, 2014 at 3:28 AM - Beautiful and touching write, Brenda - Congrats with "P.O.T.D. !!!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :) Brenda Meier-Hans November 28, 2014 at 8:40 AM Thank you Anne Lise

Robert Stoner Jr November 27, 2014 at 9:09 PM Poem of the day! Congratulations for this acknowledgment of your fine work . Brenda Meier-Hans November 28, 2014 at 8:39 AM Thanks Robert

Maurice Yvonne November 27, 2014 at 8:04 PM Congratulations to your fine gem being chosen as poem of the day. Brenda Meier-Hans November 27, 2014 at 8:33 PM Thanks Maurice

Gary Bateman November 27, 2014 at 8:03 PM Brenda -- Congratulations on Poem of the Day!! Very Well-Done!! Best Always, Gary Brenda Meier-Hans November 27, 2014 at 8:34 PM Thanks Gary

Maurice Yvonne November 27, 2014 at 8:01 PM WOW! You hit this one right out of the park. I have to fav this beauty. Good luck with the contest. Brenda Meier-Hans November 27, 2014 at 8:10 PM Thanks so much Maurice.

Leon Enriquez November 27, 2014 at 4:59 PM Dear Brenda: What a lovely poem. Only a dog owner/ lover can fully appreciate and understand. Your poem reminds of the many poodle-terriers we once owned. Leon Brenda Meier-Hans November 27, 2014 at 8:34 PM Thanks Leon.

Jan Allison November 27, 2014 at 4:27 PM congrats on being awarded poem of the day Brenda:-) Hugs jan xx Brenda Meier-Hans November 27, 2014 at 8:35 PM Thank you Jan.

Charmaine Chircop November 27, 2014 at 3:07 PM Im sure It picked the right loving person.How adorable your verses are dear.Wuf Wuf : ) Brenda Meier-Hans November 27, 2014 at 8:32 PM Thanks Charmaine.

Brenda Meier-Hans November 27, 2014 at 2:54 PM Thank you all so much for your kind words.

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