Bob Quigley Poet Rhyme

The Pound

THE POUND


He looked at me with cautious eyes
As I walked by his cage
The white whiskers on his face
Attesting to his age

I wandered down the row of strays
Looking at them all
In hopes I'd find the perfect one
And ones homelessness forestall

There were several that I liked
Most jumping at their gate
Telling me how much they'd like
To escape their current fate

But somehow I could not forget
The old guy by the door
He wasn't cute or young or spry
There was something more

I went back and took another look
While he just sat and stared
As if to say I can't believe 
That maybe someone cares

There was a sadness to his face
That stirred something inside
I knew he'd traveled rocky roads
Before being cast aside

This is the one I told them
He's going home with me
Put a collar on him
And I'll go pay the fee

And as I took him home that day
I knew right from the start
I had gained a faithful friend
And he had claimed my heart


Placed 2nd in Francine Roberts Pick A Pet contest

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Caryl Ramsdale September 8, 2011 at 2:09 PM Absolutely wonderful! CR Bob Quigley September 8, 2011 at 4:32 PM Sounds like another animal lover. Thanks for your comments Caryl

Dr.Ram Mehta July 14, 2011 at 7:38 AM My congratulations on this win in the contest of Francine, Bob

Lee Ramage July 13, 2011 at 2:41 AM Excellent, loved it! lee Bob Quigley July 13, 2011 at 6:57 AM Thanks Lee. Appreciate the comments.

Juanita Warden July 12, 2011 at 8:43 AM Heartfelt poem. I would like to know if this is a true story..Wonderful writing. Bob Quigley July 12, 2011 at 9:08 AM A composite really. Over the years we have adopted 8 dogs of various ages, shapes, sizes and personalities. Loved them all. Thanks for the kudos.

Robert A. Dufresne July 11, 2011 at 3:06 PM okay this wonderful write is right up there where it belongs Bob. fantastic write and a hearty congratulations to you for it -Bob Bob Quigley July 11, 2011 at 8:36 PM Thanks Bob. Appreciate the kudos.

Joyce Johnson July 11, 2011 at 2:58 PM Must have been a dog. No cat is going to jump at the gate. I liked this a lot and congratulations on a big win. Love, Joyce Bob Quigley July 11, 2011 at 8:39 PM Actually, over the years, it has been eight dogs and we loved them all. Thanks for your congrats.

Sara Kendrick July 11, 2011 at 2:53 PM Congrats..Sara Bob Quigley July 11, 2011 at 8:39 PM Thanks Sara

Carolyn Devonshire July 11, 2011 at 10:46 AM Bob, I would have taken the old dog home too. Beautifully written and you had me in tears thinking of the commercials we see featuring old or abused animals that need homes. Excellent! Congratulations on your win in Francine's contest! Love, Carolyn Bob Quigley July 11, 2011 at 8:40 PM I'm with you Carolyn. I can't watch them. BobQ

Nette Onclaud July 11, 2011 at 10:25 AM my special cheers to you for the fine win, bob! a surprising treat! :) huggs! Bob Quigley July 11, 2011 at 8:41 PM Thanks Nette.

Carol Sunshine Brown July 11, 2011 at 10:10 AM Congratulations Bob on your win in the pet contest today. Love, Carol Bob Quigley July 11, 2011 at 8:41 PM Thank you Carol.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart July 11, 2011 at 8:52 AM Congrats Bob on your super second place win with this wonderful write luv.. enjoy.. Bob Quigley July 11, 2011 at 8:43 PM Thanks Linda Marie. Glad you enjoyed it.

Francine Roberts July 11, 2011 at 8:46 AM congrats on your second place win in the contest Bob with this wonderful entry Bob Quigley July 11, 2011 at 8:43 PM I appreciate your kudos Francine. Thank you

Judy Ball July 5, 2011 at 7:22 PM Ohhhhh You made me cry. I'm like that too. I probably would have wanted to take them all home with me. I think you both lucked out. Great and wonderful story. God Bless, JB Bob Quigley July 6, 2011 at 6:53 AM Over the years between cats and dogs, we have adopted 18, two dogs currently. And they have all given us more then we give them

Francine Roberts July 4, 2011 at 7:24 AM soup mail Bob

Carol Sunshine Brown June 13, 2011 at 7:22 AM A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you Bob. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. May you find inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. Read and comment on their's and they will return in kind. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Love and blessing always, Carol

Paul Beadnall June 12, 2011 at 1:44 PM ABSOLUTE QUALITY,WAS JUST SAYING TO MY MRS ABOUT YOUR SCRIPT,THAT ITS SO ORIGIONAL, YET BRILLIANTLY PUT TOGETHER .. BIG UP ;)