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Dog Poems | Examples of Dog Poetry

Premium Member everything goes into a puppys mouth
he’s a puppy, everything goes into his mouth piece of paper, spiral notebook, birthday card, screwdriver, glass lightbulb, copper spring, nail gun, jewelry, When we hear his teeth clicking we try to see what he has He runs from us Fishing it out is not an option He has super large teeth We have to trade him something...

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Categories: dog,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member spent a lazy day
I spent today doing nothing fell asleep on the couch both dogs were lying on the floor laid out flat on their backs, legs in the air we would still be there happily snoring if a delivery had not happened and if I had not needed to go to the bathroom...

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Categories: dog,
Form: Free verse



Premium Member dog chew
In a dandelion clump sits a dirty dog his muddy paws could rival that of a hog what he chews will remain forever a mystery for he swallowed it before I got a chance to see...

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Categories: dog,
Form: Rhyme
An Enchanted Place
In Manipur's lush forests so bright, Khamba and Nongban ventured with delight, Seeking blooms to adorn with care, An altar to Lord Thangjing, their hearts were sworn to share. Through dense woods, Khamba's path did wind, Wildflowers' scent and earth's damp design, Birds sang sweet, leaves rustled free, A waterfall's roar, a sight to see. A towering tree, with orchids so fine, Hanging...

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Categories: dog, 1st grade,
Form: Free verse
Shaggy Dog Story
Friends, humans, country bumpkins, bend me your ears; 'tis too true a tale I tell thee here... Once upon a time, knew a girl who owned a mutt but she did exclaim, 'It's the cutest pup you ever did see,' all the same, it seems to be asinine to give a dog a bad name but it's not the worst her canine could receive, it wasn't cursed when...

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Categories: animal, dog, fun, humorous,
Form: Rhyme



Premium Member sitting with my sweet puppy
sweet puppy is lying next to me in my recliner we are sharing a pillow I use it to hold my I-pad he plunked his head on a large corner of it He is like a baby furnace I stroke his soft hair as he sleeps Both of us content in front of a droning TV showing nothing important...

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Categories: dog,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member My Two Dogs
my dog walks with purpose regally like a monarch he stares with yellow wolf eyes a majestic marvel his brother is a puppy running and jumping from here to there he leaps on King’s back he is wild without limits or limitations...

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Categories: dog,
Form: Free verse
Ivan Petrovich Pavlov - 1849-1936
Of eleven children he was the first and from an early age for research had a thirst his love of dogs was no surprise highly regarded he received the Nobel Prize altho' no longer around of all those that ever were I clearly like the sound as with food it goes so well and if nothing else the name 'Pavlov' rings a bell ...

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Categories: animal, celebrity, dog, fun,
Form: Rhyme
Premium Member I Want A Funny
I took my new friend from Mars, to the store not to the bars. He was accompanied by his little green dog, many thought he was a funny looking frog. They messed their little green suits, so no more fresh fruits. A diaper they will need, so they can go home and be freed....

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Categories: dog, giggle, green, humor,
Form: Rhyme
Gate
It was a late night of the lively day, When I returned from the dance theater, ...

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Categories: dog, 10th grade, 8th grade,
Form: Sonnet
Premium Member Genghis Makes His Mark
My little guy to my happy surprise is with me still and very spry His heart pills keep him ticking on personality of his still is strong He loves to growl and bark all day for him it is the way he plays the thing he loves most of all is when I scratch his chest he is enthrall It relaxes him and...

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Categories: dog, humor, love, pets,
Form: Rhyme
man and his dog
Man and his dog He awoke under the bed, and it had been his birthday drinking champagne, eating Danish pastry, and smoking Havana cigars He walked into the kitchen, opened the fridge, and took out a beer, which he thirstily drank while wondering why Everything was so quiet The maid had been in when he slept, and everything was in order When...

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Categories: dog, absence, abuse, adventure,
Form: ABC
Premium Member my ears are keener than dog ears
sitting on my dogs’ porch, their own domain enjoying the sun that is kissing my right arm brand new chain link keeps us hostage, away from delivery men large annoying bumblebee zips in to say hello she sounds like a buzz saw no indication that either of my dogs heard the bee I usually say I have dog ears since I...

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Categories: dog,
Form: Free verse
Premium Member Vanished
Ella Cuthbert lived with her husband John, in an age of twinkling stars; They had a little dog named Alfie, who loved riding in pretty, swift cars. Alfie was loved by those who knew him, as red flowers charm adorers; And he was the darling of their street, like rainbows, crossing borders. The Cuthberts had many interests, and on...

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Categories: dog, family, fantasy, imagery,
Form: Couplet
Premium Member watching dog play
I sit in the sun, the dogs are up here too our young puppy digs a hole in the yard toward Timbuktu now he’s on top of his brother, pushing the Great Dane down in the dirt a gentle giant, his bro merely rolls away, nothing bothers Old Kurt...

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Categories: dog,
Form: Rhyme

Specific Types of Dog Poems

Read wonderful dog poetry on the following sub-topics: cute, death, funny, grief, happy, heaven, kids, love, loss, memorial, old, rhyme, sad, sympathy and more.

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