Wednesday, February 11, 2015

I LOVE HOW YOU LOVE AN OLD DOG




Our old dog still likes to play,
to bite, if only with her toothless jaws,
at a toy as if it was prey.
She walks happily, briskly,
down the street seductively swaying
her  butt - a barren invitation.
Her little tail still vibrates
with vigor at your ticklish provocation.
Patiently she waits for you in adoration,
as you make her food,
or give a tender pat on the head, 
or a treat before she goes to bed.
She thrives on all
those little loving things
you do.

It's no wonder 
we joke 
how in another life 
I must have been a dog.





16 comments:

  1. Dogs really can be best friends that unashamedly give their love and trust.

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  2. smiles...well that says much about you, you know
    cause pups have a way of loving regardless...
    sounds like yours still has a bit of spunk...ha

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  3. To know you were that content, that loved and cared for? Sounds like heaven for a dog and for old souls as well. To thrive means having more to give.

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  4. This made me smile...grateful for any kindness shown...well let's face it, there is not much of it around !

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  5. LOL, well, I must have been one, too, Myrna. Hopefully it was because we enjoyed it, and were not recipients of abuse, like so many. I love the way you love your dog, she sounds like a big old sweetie. Love that you wrote about your dog, too!

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  6. Awww, this is so touching, Myrna. All dogs become 'old dogs' eventually....but they are not any less loved. Nor do they love any less. A poignant poem, Myrna.

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  7. this is so sweet and touching Myrna..."She thrives on all / those little loving things / you do."...my fav. lines...

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  8. The love of pets runs just a deep. Its so sad when they go.

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  9. I am smiling dear with the ending ~ Love that adoration by the beloved dog ~

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  10. Love transcends over space and time! It will always bloom no matter what! Truly so Myrna!

    Hank

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  11. A faithful friend...lovely tail... ;)

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  12. Thanks for this poem. It was very nice. I wish your dog could read it. :-)

    Greetings from London.

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  13. Me too!! I am definitely a dog person! Loved this, Myrna!

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  14. the love for the pet is very precious..beautiful..

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