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Watching Dog

beside the front gate
knowing I will be home soon
my dog barks at passing cars
passersby notice
my dog waiting patiently
“Beware dog, do not enter!”

all is safe at home
I do not worry at all
his bark a vicious warning
to the trespasser
he knows I am coming soon
rapidly wagging tail now 

Written September 2, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

September 6, 2022 at 2:46 AM

This reminds me of my own two four-legged friends who sense spirit and bark ferociously, getting louder and louder. While I stare outside, seeing nothing, but sensing something.

L Milton Hankins

September 6, 2022 at 8:38 AM

They do that. My Jose was particularly good at it. We often remarked that he would bark at a shadow!

Michael Tor

September 3, 2022 at 2:50 PM

They are wonderful animals to love and admire. They are as you would say, " A True Friend." Your Poem tells a wonderful story of loyalty, love and protection, from Man's best friend. It reminded me of all my dogs in the past and current. They are all special in their own way, and they all had one thing in common, and that is their affection towards you. A favorite Milton for by reading it brings joy to my heart in remembrance to my dogs and all dogs. Thanks for writing my friend, Hope your...

Michael Tor

September 4, 2022 at 8:15 PM

So glad you slept and rested and your cardio is going well. Keep up the good work, and may the good Lord completely heal you...

L Milton Hankins

September 3, 2022 at 6:18 PM

Thank you so much, Michael, for your kind and encouraging words. My dogs have meant so much to me over the past years of my life, through childhood onward. We always had a dog or two. My rehab is going well, although it is very tiring. By Friday evening I was exhausted, but I slept very good last night!

Michael Tor

September 3, 2022 at 2:50 PM

cardio went well...

Mike Gentile

September 3, 2022 at 10:44 AM

Such clear imagery Milt, I can see your doggie now! I love the faithful companion waiting for his human to return ( perhaps you are really his pet!} I really enjoyed this one!! Happy Saturday !!

L Milton Hankins

September 3, 2022 at 11:00 AM

Thanks, Mike. You've made my day! I was sitting here feeling sorry for myself because I have not been doing well in stupid contests, which are, after all, only the opinion of one person, and then you (one person) write me a wonderful comment about my doggie poem. Lifted my spirit! Made my Saturday! Thanks a bushel, Mike.

Len Gasun

September 2, 2022 at 8:50 PM

This is a well-written poem nicely crafted in a beautiful form my dear friend LM. I love and enjoyed immensely reading it especially that your theme is about a sweet,brave and smart dog. Thank you so much for sharing. God bless you always and your writings. Hugs

L Milton Hankins

September 2, 2022 at 9:11 PM

Thanks so much, Len. I appreciated your thoughts and your comment. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

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