Dog Friend Poems

My faithful dog brings so much joy to my life
Always there to comfort me in times of strife
Excepting me no matter what , a quality...

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Light finds its way to come through,
after a nightmare at night
heart beats fast.
My dog is lying next to me,
I open the blinds
another morning to see.

Sadness...

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The first time we met 
Was the day I knew you were the one to get
My first Jack Russell Parson Terrier 
Was coming home without...

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(Moonshadow in the North Cascades, 1981)

Oh Sweet Hound

The world turns
Full of bright hopes
And dark fears
Love lost and found
And as it spins
Ever faster
There is just one
Source...

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LAST BATTLE

If I become too weak
And it's too hard for me to stand and sleep
I know deep in your heart
You don't want to do this
Please...

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THE ROAD TO HEAVEN

I know it's coming pretty soon your last day
And I know in my heart I have a lot to say
I could never...

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Oh ewe, oh ewe, dear don't you run away
I've come to play ‘Ba Ba’ with you, so will you stay?

I'm not going to shear you...

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Two little shiny black eyes, full of love,
A canine companion sent from above.
Big teeth, yet gentle, a loyal defender,
Thought you'd be difficult, but you're my...

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The richest man, in the world

To be at the top of a trade or business must be a burden 
that also goes for famous artists...

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That be cold sun rose yonder, our heads be hot, I'd declare,
I'll get Whitey my critter, worked all night, best she nicker.
'Bout saddlin' her real...

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My Best Friend Canine Valentine

We love our Newfoundlander Mo to pieces
Slobbery greetings drench my wife, son and nieces
A hound sweet and chivalrous
A French kiss he’ll...

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My Dog Shelbie

You make me laugh,
my furry butt friend.

It makes no difference where we go,
you would follow me to the end.

And what a disgrace you...

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My service dog and I 
Sitting here under the night sky
Wind whispering through the trees around
The river making a roaring sound
Giant trees swaying
Watching the animals...

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I could wrap you
In secret
And cling
Like double-sided
Just to keep
Your gift
From prying eyes

But I have
No label
A name, perhaps
But no concept
No complete picture
For the pieces
Of you

Labels
Are for...

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Eyes closing as the day grows late,
you've waged your war on sleep and lost
And in my arms, your puppy weight
secures my love at any cost

Full...

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