Ann Gilmour Poet Rhyme

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
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Panagiota Romios October 11, 2019 at 9:48 AM Also a Fave...PR Ann Gilmour October 11, 2019 at 10:04 AM Bless you! xxxx

Panagiota Romios October 11, 2019 at 9:47 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 October 11, 2019 at 10:03 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 October 10, 2019 at 12:48 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 October 10, 2019 at 1:51 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 October 10, 2019 at 10:50 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 October 10, 2019 at 11:44 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 October 10, 2019 at 7:28 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 October 10, 2019 at 11:48 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 October 5, 2019 at 2:28 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 October 7, 2019 at 12:42 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 September 30, 2019 at 3:15 PM Nice one Ann, you really loved your Bill! Ann Gilmour September 30, 2019 at 3:44 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 September 30, 2019 at 9:01 AM Very special poem about Bill! I enjoyed this. My pets are my children. :) Ann Gilmour September 30, 2019 at 3:38 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 September 30, 2019 at 8:39 AM Bill sounds sweet and wonderful. Isn't it about time you brought home a puppy? Ann Gilmour September 30, 2019 at 3:31 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 September 30, 2019 at 7:02 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 September 30, 2019 at 3:26 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