Tag Archives: Dog

Poor Charlee

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

  Poor Charlee   Where is the dog that played all day?   She’s lying stiff and silent in my doorway.   Just a few weeks ago she had life and fire,   A special kind of spirit that was … Continue reading →

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Your Pets Know

Posted on October 27, 2012 by

  Your Pets Know   When you’re alone or scared at night and feeling very tense,   Who knows what dogs hear, and who knows what they sense,   A dog might snarl and show her teeth while staring at … Continue reading →

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From the Beginning

Posted on October 9, 2012 by

    My Life from the Beginning   I awoke from darkness and fell into light,   Cold was the day, not as warm as night,   Understanding the world was my very first task,   Answers surrounded me, all … Continue reading →

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Just Me

Posted on February 15, 2012 by

Here’s to another day, Dog, It’s you and me again, That’s okay cause I don’t have money to spend, We’ll just share the TV, Watch a little basketball, You and me, Dog, do you wish you were all alone, Chewing … Continue reading →

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Loud Noises and the Storm

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

The two German shepherds were usually on self-imposed duty protecting the children.  They lay by the door watching cars and people go by on the street.  Sometimes their ears would turn and focus on certain sounds.  If the sounds were benign … Continue reading →

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Chasing Rabbits

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Chasing Rabbits Sometimes I would take Roxy and Pixie, my two labs, down to the river for long walks and let them explore.  Not only was it a change of scenery but it was a time for me to reflect … Continue reading →

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Belle and Suzi

Posted on January 31, 2012 by

Belle and the Hotdog On Friday, the school cafeteria was nosier than usual. A special program had been presented during a morning assembly and everyone was so excited.  The elementary classes had listened and watched as a salesman explained how easy … Continue reading →

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Belle Goes to School

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

One Sunday as I finished giving Belle her weekly scrub, Her expression said, “I’m tired of being in the tub,” She looked shaggy while wet and needing a trim, And I don’t think she liked her little swim,   As … Continue reading →

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Belle Has to Lead!

Posted on January 23, 2012 by

She Has to Lead! The big dogs could have eaten Belle in one mighty gulp, But she was always fearless and she let them rough her up, Often she romped happily with her canine friends, When life is good like … Continue reading →

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The Stray

Posted on January 7, 2012 by

I asked my neighbor about his dog, She seemed affectionate, smart, and kind, He said slowly, “She showed up one day, Starving, scared, and half out of her mind,   She was scrawny and malnourished, When I first saw her … Continue reading →

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