When Bloodhounds Fly

My Bloodhound is a dreamer and he thinks that he can fly,
And his ears are plenty big enough to give it an honest try.

When we are out walking and we turn into a headwind breeze,
He sniffs the air and looks into the sky well above the trees.

Then he will fall back a bit to give the leash some extra slack,
When he lunges into the air it's altitude not attitude he'll lack.

A willing heart is what he has, he knows he's meant to sail,
With ears for wings his feet for gear and a rudder that's a tail.

And he might be disappointed when his four feet hit the ground,
But he will only show a smiling face when he turns around.

Because he sees himself in the clouds and one more thing I know,
He takes delight in watching me dangle from the leash below.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 10/12/2011 5:17:00 PM
A person and there dog is one of the best bond I know of, I've had a few and each was unique and precious. Love your description of yours Tony.
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Date: 9/15/2011 7:13:00 PM
great poem mate can see this old dawg trying to get airborne, here...
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Date: 9/15/2011 7:37:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your wonderful poetry with us today Tony. Let the words continue to flow from your pen. Love, Carol
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Date: 9/14/2011 9:30:00 AM
you have captured the spirit of the dog, i like this, uplifting write on this rainy day.
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Date: 9/14/2011 8:29:00 AM
The flow isn't perfect in a few places, but this is a really funny poem, enjoyed the reading.
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