The Lost Puppy

Up and down the cobbled streets
A father will not accept defeat.
It’s 2am, the rain lashes
Desperately from street to street he dashes. 

A lost puppy scared and soaked
Would never bite, even if provoked
Reacts to every single sound
Nowhere near homeward bound. 

A yelp, a whimper, a desperate cry
Just as the father passes by.
The puppy sees, wags his tail
And runs towards, awfully frail. 

The door opens, the father stands
With a soaked puppy in his hands.
The daughter runs, tears flowing
The love for her puppy showing.

His tail wags, he licks her face,
This puppy she cannot replace,
Her father did what he had to do,
And proved his love is especially true. 

27th January 2020
True Love Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Chantelle Anne Cooke
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Radhakrishna Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 5:41 AM
And they call it puppy love! Well done on your win. Nice one. Well woven situation.
Thompson Avatar
January 29, 2020 at 2:11 PM
Cheers Krish. Appreciated....Ron :)
Chiri Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 1:40 PM
Such cutenesses! Loved this! Congrats on your top win!;)
Thompson Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 4:06 PM
Thanks Brenda that's so kind. Best wishes...Ron x
Wolf Avatar
January 27, 2020 at 6:11 PM
Aw, a heartwarming love story with such a happy ending. Nice take on the contest, Ron! Best wishes, Gershon
Thompson Avatar
January 27, 2020 at 6:15 PM
Thanks Gershon. Appreciated my friend. Ron :)
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 27, 2020 at 5:43 PM
Hello Ronald D.Thompson, A beautiful poem about a love for his daughter and the lost puppy. hav a nice evening my friend.
De Beaulieu Avatar
January 28, 2020 at 4:51 PM
Best wishes to you Ronald. have a nice evening my friend.
Thompson Avatar
January 27, 2020 at 5:45 PM
Thanks Darlene. Always appreciate your comments. Best wishes..Ron :)
Green Avatar
January 27, 2020 at 3:50 PM
That is true love if I ever did see it. I could picture this Ron. It was heart touching and just brought a big smile at the end. Best wishes in the contest
Thompson Avatar
January 27, 2020 at 3:52 PM
Thanks Chris. Hope all is well my friend. Best wishes...Ron :)
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