Daver Austin Poet Tanka

Winter Tale - a True Story

WINTER TALE
A true story

abandoned pit bull
his owners have moved away
just an empty house
he’s been left outside to freeze
sits and stares in disbelief

the dog doesn’t know
whether to whine or to bark
decided to bark
he would summon his master
and he loudly pleads for hours

some men come at last
they are from the pet control
neighbors have complained
oh pray he’ll be adopted
not unjustly put to sleep

Dave Austin

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Andrea Dietrich May 21, 2016 at 6:08 PM hey, where is your poem I just saw at PFT? Will wait to see that one soon!!

Andrea Dietrich May 13, 2016 at 8:57 PM uggg, I see you left me a note that the man is back in town. Hope he gets put in the DOG HOUSE

Harry Horsman May 9, 2016 at 4:09 PM Interesting poetry of care, you write from the heart..

Michelle Mac Donald May 7, 2016 at 2:01 PM I read this before, it brings tears to my eyes. For every cruel and unjust person, there are hundreds of good people. Too bad animals can't choose their owners. Keep well, and stay safe! Love, Mikki I'm still being hacked into...too bad there's no human control.

Constance La France May 2, 2016 at 4:08 PM Dave, how can people be so cruel, I pray the dog does get a forever home, 7 ~

Andrea Dietrich May 1, 2016 at 8:41 PM oh my this is SO heartbreaking, Daver. OH MY. A very nice set of tanka. Daver Austin May 2, 2016 at 2:48 PM The rotten thing is, this guy simply went out of town for a few weeks. The bastard is back now and I really want to give him the finger. Love, daver

Joe Maverick May 1, 2016 at 2:03 PM I do wonder at the 'madness' of humans as I see it, let me give a different angle for a moment the cartoon character Sylvester the cat, tried his hardest to get Tweety.' so he was bashed, and labelled a bad ole cat.' but that's his 'job description' why do people want un-normal traits from animals, and as mentioned above why get a dog and not have time for it? Daver Austin May 2, 2016 at 2:50 PM I think the dog, a very friendly pooch, got a break. His master treated him badly. Thanks for the read. Love, daver

Balveen Cheema May 1, 2016 at 1:29 PM When we see people abandoning babies in large numbers in eastern countries, this becomes understandable and forgivable. Daver Austin May 2, 2016 at 2:54 PM Abandoning any living thing is pitiful. The conditions in eastern countries is truly tragic. daver

Poet Destroyer A May 1, 2016 at 10:59 AM I don't like pitbulls, however this is sad..... I was in love with one years, years ago... I did not abandon him. I had to give him away... I've seen what they can do... but they are also the most loyal dogs ever... I feel bad for this pit bull. I too hope he will be adopted. Praying God he will..maybe you can call In family members to help him.... hugs... Happy May 1st... Linda Daver Austin May 1, 2016 at 11:07 AM This particular pit bull was very friendly. He tried to come across the street for me to pet him, but his master, the SOB, scolded him harshly. Just recently this guy has come back. Possibly he went on a trip and couldn't take the dog with him. Bummer. Love, daver