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The Ultimate Treat

My gorgeous sweet Bill Bulldog There will never be another So handsome was his visage A phizog loved only by his mother For some folks thought him ugly And shied away in fear Never gave a second glance Never coming near But first impressions can be wrong For he was such a dear A sweeter personality I’ve never seen ~ I’ve never found A British Bulldog’s only flaw A stubborn streak, but nothing more The worst thing Bill would ever do He’d place his head upon my knee And lovingly gazing up at me He’d spy my legs were free from clothes He really loved the taste of those Lovingly licking down to my feet To him this was the ultimate treat So please I ask don’t ever judge a book just by its cover Open up your mind And be surprised what you’ll discover Unconditional love from the sweetest breed I ever had For each and every single time I opened up my door Bill was there to greet me Sadly Bill is there no more Written 30th September 2019 4th PLACE Contest Name: Write a Rhyme about your favorite PET living or not Sponsor; Regina Riddle 26th December 2019 Contest:STRAND SPECIAL 10, Sponsor: Brian Strand HONORABLE MENTION

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Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/11/2019 9:48:00 AM

Also a Fave...PR

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/11/2019 10:04:00 AM

Bless you! xxxx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/11/2019 9:47:00 AM

I honestlly think youurs is a literary Masterpiece. I honestly thought you would be number 1! Mine deserved well below.second place, And that touching ending? An superb! All were good....but I feel you heart in all Your Poems. I shan't make a secret of that. PR

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/11/2019 10:03:00 AM

Dear Panagiota such compliments from such an accomplished poet as yourself are truly precious gems, so thank you so much sweet lady. I was happy to receive a placement in this contest whatever number it was, but thanks for your beautiful message- a literary masterpiece - wow! Take care dear friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 10/10/2019 12:48:00 PM

- :))) ... what is it with our feet, Ann ... two of my dogs love to lick toes :))) - Bill was a wonderful friend and you definitely miss him ... (I know you can't have a new dog because of your illness) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/10/2019 1:51:00 PM

Haha, they are such wonderful creatures - our dogs - we love them like our children that's for sure. Thank you dear Anne-Lise for your sweet comments and lovely hugs. I send my love to you and your dear dogs. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Jan Allison

Date: 10/10/2019 10:50:00 AM

What wonderful lines Ann, ive not heard the word phizog in many a year, I can picture his face so clearly, I would personally liked to be e seen this place much higher:-) hugs Jan xx

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/10/2019 11:44:00 AM

Thanks Jan, yes I love the word phizog, it was the perfect word when describing dear Bill, haha. Many thanks for your welcome comments Jan. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/10/2019 7:28:00 AM

Just awesome to read. Congrats on your winning entry and thanks so much for entering. God bless you always with love and prayers, Gina

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/10/2019 11:48:00 AM

Thank you Regina for my winning placement in your lovely contest. I always love writing about dear Bill for he was such a gorgeous character and by writing about him it brings him back for a while. Thanks for hosting the contest Regina. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Panagiota Romios

Date: 10/5/2019 2:28:00 PM

Just a terrific pen, Ann. I am fond of Welsh Corgis but easier for me to care for my calico cat. You are a Piet par excellance, AnnN And you know ny prayers are for a win. If not a POTD. In my heart, Ann, you and this piem are a FAVE. Love you, Panagiota. oxox

Ann Gilmour
Date: 10/7/2019 12:42:00 AM

Bless you sweet poet for your gorgeous comments - such compliments dear friend - thanks! In the UK our Queen is a fan of the corgi and has had so many over the years. Lovely to hear from you Panagiota and hope you are well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Gordon Mcconnell

Date: 9/30/2019 3:15:00 PM

Nice one Ann, you really loved your Bill!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/30/2019 3:44:00 PM

Oh yes Gordon we both loved him dearly he was such a wonderful character and my granddaughter, who was very nervous of dogs, never saw him as a dog, to her he was a Bill, haha. Thanks for your visit. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/30/2019 9:01:00 AM

Very special poem about Bill! I enjoyed this. My pets are my children. :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/30/2019 3:38:00 PM

He was a very special boy Heidi and I understand exactly how you feel about your dear pets. They give us so much joy and yet are so perceptive with regards to our moods and emotions. Bill always knew when we were feeling down or upset and would sit so close looking into our eyes, bless him. Thank you for your lovely visit Heidi. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 9/30/2019 8:39:00 AM

Bill sounds sweet and wonderful. Isn't it about time you brought home a puppy?

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/30/2019 3:31:00 PM

He was a total joy our Bill and not really interested in mixing with other dogs - more interested in their owners, in case they had a tasty treat to offer him, haha. I would love another dog, but with the dreaded Parkinson's being degenerative I would not manage one now. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 9/30/2019 7:02:00 AM

The best friend ever! I feel the joy in your voice of memories of Bill..and these verses of love are quite touching and heartfelt. Unconditional love, as you say, is forever monumental..and good advice in the ending stanza, Ann.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 9/30/2019 3:26:00 PM

Thank you Vijay, yes Bill was truly such a wonderful character with not a bad bone in him. That face had so many wonderful expressions, we both loved him dearly, our handsome boy! With kindest thoughts Ann xx