Memorial Dog Poems

he had a life
within the life of ours
an imprint on eternity
his cuddles come
from angels now
or he’ll bark at them
relentlessly


for Barley, 7th November 2013 - 13th...

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Looking back, one thing comes clean-glass clear
you were always there for me subduing every fear.

I tried to do my duty, be a husband strong and...

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A whelk shell on the bathroom windowsill
reflects modest colours curled twirled around
its helix. It takes me back to where I found
this gastropod with others dumped...

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To my beloved dog, Rocky:

What I only wished for most was 
another chance to see your glance
another chance to see your dance
as I walked in...

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Once my neighbor asked of me
would I, for a modest fee,
tend his dog?  “It won’t be hard;
he will stay in our backyard.
We’ll be gone...

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At times when we are weary, our mind is in a fog.
And we need a little kindness, we look around for our dog.

We can depend...

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O furry one,
our faithful friend-
we thought you'd be here
to the end
or at the least,
a few years more
so many places
unexplored

So many squirrels
left unchased
you left a painful
empty...

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A strong, handsome spirit my guardian friend
                  ...

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Memorial Day
official start of Summer
don't burn the hot dogs...

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  'They' tell me, now,
A husky-mix dog won't stay.
Tie 'em up, pen 'em,
Or the neighbor's complain.
So, I didn't even Look for another Cain.

But let...

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Eiger counter


"Don't throw the baby out with the bath water," please the water was clean after 
father and mother and the water was better than...

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