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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

Date: 12/26/2014 1:25:00 AM

It's amazing how pets bring joy into our lives. They're furry angels in disguise!

John Fleming

Date: 12/3/2014 12:28:00 PM

God bless you and your dog! :) john.

John Fleming

Date: 12/3/2014 12:27:00 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
Date: 12/3/2014 1:37:00 PM

Thanks for sharing this amazing and beautiful story John.

Paul Callus

Date: 12/2/2014 5:08:00 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

Date: 11/30/2014 10:36:00 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

Date: 11/29/2014 11:34:00 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

Date: 11/29/2014 7:57:00 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

Date: 11/29/2014 4:58:00 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

Date: 11/29/2014 3:21:00 PM

I love the last two lines!!! So true, like your poem :)

Earl Schumacker

Date: 11/29/2014 3:00:00 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

Date: 11/29/2014 12:34:00 PM

Dropping back with my congrats Brenda:-) Hugs Jan xx

Sara Kendrick

Date: 11/29/2014 11:40:00 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

Date: 11/29/2014 10:26:00 AM

another great win Brenda well done

Shadow Hamilton

Date: 11/29/2014 6:59:00 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

Date: 11/28/2014 8:42:00 AM

I'm a day late, but congrats on being chosen poem of the day. Our pets bring us great joy.

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 11/28/2014 12:37:00 PM

Thanks so much Monterey

Eileen Manassian

Date: 11/28/2014 3:34:00 AM

BRENDA! Back to say congrats on this lovely sonnet becoming POTD. Dogs...ever loyal, ever true. Lovely. HUGS

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 11/28/2014 8:40:00 AM

Thank so much Eileen

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 11/28/2014 3:28:00 AM

- Beautiful and touching write, Brenda - Congrats with "P.O.T.D. !!!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 11/28/2014 8:40:00 AM

Thank you Anne Lise

Robert Stoner Jr

Date: 11/27/2014 9:09:00 PM

Poem of the day! Congratulations for this acknowledgment of your fine work .

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 11/28/2014 8:39:00 AM

Thanks Robert

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/27/2014 8:04:00 PM

Congratulations to your fine gem being chosen as poem of the day.

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 11/27/2014 8:33:00 PM

Thanks Maurice

Gary Bateman

Date: 11/27/2014 8:03:00 PM

Brenda -- Congratulations on Poem of the Day!! Very Well-Done!! Best Always, Gary

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 11/27/2014 8:34:00 PM

Thanks Gary

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 11/27/2014 8:01:00 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
Date: 11/27/2014 8:10:00 PM

Thanks so much Maurice.

Leon Enriquez

Date: 11/27/2014 4:59:00 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
Date: 11/27/2014 8:34:00 PM

Thanks Leon.

Jan Allison

Date: 11/27/2014 4:27:00 PM

congrats on being awarded poem of the day Brenda:-) Hugs jan xx

Brenda Meier-Hans
Date: 11/27/2014 8:35:00 PM

Thank you Jan.