Winnie: a Dog's Life

I was just laid off after twenty years;
Put out to pasture and facing my fears.
I didn't need another mouth to feed
But something about her stirred a need.

She was an old girl from a broken home;
Nowhere to sleep, nowhere to roam.
Her mom and dad had parted ways.
Was this the end of happy days?

She needed me; I needed her.
Life had changed the way things were.
We both grew in each other's love;
Two souls that fit just like a glove.

Her name was Winnie as in Pooh.
Although our years together were few,
She came along in the nick of time.
Together we conquered those hills to climb.

Two old girls starting anew.
I saved her but she saved me too.


September 28, 2019
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Mcgee Avatar
October 12, 2019 at 7:37 PM
I was "given" an old dog when I was going through cancer alone...I feel the same as you...together we conquered those hills to climb. Congrats on your top placement with this wonderful write.
Dietrich Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 8:06 PM
this is just wonderful. I love the sentiment with your pet poem. Congrats.
Canerdy Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 2:29 PM
So sweet! CONGRATS on your win, Jan. Janice
Andresen Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 12:27 PM
- You needed each other ... animals and human beings who understand each other ... a perfect "therapy" and joy :) - Love it :) - Congratulations on your winning poem, Janece :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Babbit Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 9:47 AM
Wonderful, I felt that experience. Good luck in the contest, a win is well deserved.
Allison Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 8:27 AM
I have a huge lump in my throat Janece especially at that final stanza, many congratulations on your win :-) Hugs Jan xx
Mcintosh Avatar
October 10, 2019 at 7:22 AM
This is beautiful and a blessing. Congrats and thanks so much for entering it. God bless you always with much love, Gina
One Avatar
September 29, 2019 at 9:10 AM
Hi Janece nice to see you posting. This is so sweet...we all need an escape, something to give us hope...
Michael Avatar
September 28, 2019 at 1:40 PM
A sweet sweet sweet one...
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