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You'Ve Got Me On My Knees

The day I brought you home I knocked on the door I waited outside In hopes he would adore Who was I kidding You were the cutest of all It was nothing but fitting He loved what he saw You ran in circles But never did bark Found a spot in our bed And a place in our hearts You're ready to leave I see it in your eyes I'm preparing to grieve And say my good byes The others have gone Leaving just you You're becoming so weak You want to go too But you stand and stare What are you thinking Are you even aware Your boat is sinking Or did you already go Leaving your flesh Are you at peace somewhere You can finally rest "You've got me on my knees, Layla Begging darling please, Layla"

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Owen Van Der Schyf

Date: 9/2/2017 5:24:00 AM

I enjoyed how you brought the lyrics in. It is an emotional poem but when you finish the song pops in your head then it starts getting cheerful. True art. I salute.

Niall Fulham

Date: 8/11/2017 10:52:00 AM

Hi Anne , so emotional , my poor dog is a Shih tzu 18 years old ,,very old for this breed ,, waiting for my sad day:::)))) hugs

Jack Ellison

Date: 8/5/2017 8:41:00 AM

We have a golden named Annie! When she goes we will be absolutely devastated! Lovely write... love, Jack xxx

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 8/4/2017 12:30:00 PM

I feel you on this sensitive, emotionally appealing poem, Anna. I've had to go this cycle a few times in my life, being that I am a dog owner. It's sad, but the joy they give during there time of companionship is worth the painful ending. Love this poem though. Love and more love to your and yours.