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Puppy Love

Puppy's pleading and glum glimmering eyes,
Little white teeth trying to stop the one who's leaving,
But who's going to tell the one who's leaving that without him the world is less,
Less colours,
Less laughter,
Less smiles,
Less shine,
Only a dull and grey world. 
The puppy held on to the man’s leg with all his strength,
The man kept his distance and the pup at length. 
The pup cried, the agony of its voice
Cannot change the man's choice
Of leaving
And deceiving 
The poor pup
And 
The poor puppy love. 


Copyright © Anne Winter | Year Posted 2026

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Date: 8/23/2026 3:46:00 PM

so touching poem, this seems like true, thanks
Date: 8/15/2026 5:46:00 AM

Pity the Man had a cruel steak
Date: 8/15/2026 5:28:00 AM

Beyond the surface of puppy love, l see something serious. Despite the effort of the pup to hold on to the man, he walks away, deceiving the poor pup. The poem sheds light on unreciprocated love and its pain. Belated Congratulations dear Anne on your P-o-t-d
Date: 8/12/2026 1:39:00 PM

Hi Anne….your poem touched my heart as it was so moving….how anyone could mistreat or abandon a little puppy or any animal is beyond me! Belated Congratulations on POTD! Debx
Date: 8/4/2026 10:09:00 AM

Anne, congrats on POTD!
Date: 8/4/2026 9:45:00 AM

Dearest Anne, Congrats on POTD. When I first read the title, I thought about Donny Osmond singing, they called it Puppy Love. You let the whole scene unfold through the puppy’s eyes, and that choice makes the hurt feel immediate and innocent. The image of the pup holding on with all its strength is heartbreaking in the simplest, truest way. A moving, beautifully expressed true to life poem. Blessings, Daniel
Date: 8/3/2026 2:25:00 PM

the bond of unconditional love, powerful, and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ⭐
Date: 8/2/2026 8:30:00 PM

Delightful, Anne. Day after day I saw how attached a pet can be to us.
Date: 8/2/2026 7:28:00 PM

The image of "little white teeth trying to stop the one who's leaving" is very powerful. It shows a desperate attempt to hold onto love. A very touching poem. Congratulations!
Date: 8/2/2026 7:15:00 PM

Animals always give unconditional love. With that being said, I don't understand why someone would abandon them. Your thoughts caress gently around me and me heart. They always do, my dear sweet friend. Congratulations Anne, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy
Date: 8/2/2026 11:05:00 AM

Hi Anne.. Your poem is a tender and heartbreaking poem that captures the pain of abandonment through the innocent love of a puppy. The imagery of the pleading eyes and desperate hold creates a powerful sense of loyalty and loss. It reminds us how deeply animals can love and how painful it can be when that bond is broken.... 💕
Date: 8/2/2026 11:01:00 AM

Congratulations Anne getting POTD on your cute but sad puppy love .I cant understand how anyone can abandon beautiful dogs puppies esp. I got 2 dogs so love dogs ❤️🌹
Date: 8/2/2026 9:31:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful yet sad "Puppy Love" write. Puppy love is priceless... Have a blessed day with your wonderful win..............
Date: 8/2/2026 9:17:00 AM

awe, congrats on your POTD!
Date: 8/2/2026 5:22:00 AM

Anne, wonderfully penned. There's nothing worse than people abandoning their pets. Congratulations on POTD.
Date: 8/2/2026 4:43:00 AM

Awww puppy love 🐶. Congratulations on POTD
Date: 8/2/2026 4:14:00 AM

poor puppy, so sad...congrats on your POTD designation. wishing you well
Date: 8/2/2026 2:54:00 AM

Somber but unique in telling the pup’s perspective! Congratulations on potd honor!
Date: 8/2/2026 2:41:00 AM

- Congratulations on you p.o.t.d., Anne :) - So sad ... poor puppy :( - hugs
Date: 8/2/2026 12:32:00 AM

Quite a sad verse Anne, congratulations to you on today's POTD honour. Tom
Date: 8/1/2026 8:43:00 AM

A sad poem. Puppies should be trained.
Date: 8/1/2026 7:38:00 AM

color spelled colour/you're English? The double meaning is metaphor heaven, very intelligently and creatively styled, Anne. PLUS, your signature long sentence line is there. Beyond clever, clever one & I think it should win something! FAV 4 me. I just returned yesterday (so many changes.) Pls read my AI poem, I think it is an important message, but I don't understand how it went to 12 on best new poems when only 1 person faved it & I just posted it yesterday? (posted in June & it vanished) SOUPY

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