Michael is my Father-in-law and another lover of Golden Retrievers. He sent me this poem to celebrate Hector's 11th birthday.
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dog poem - wolf pup
i look like a puppy but i am not,
i look as sweet as a puppy,playful
too but i not a puppy,
people say i look like
a lost pup but i am not,
i am ...
Dog Poem - Just Like A Dog
something bigger then a dog,
smarter and clever,
aways on the prowl throughout the wood,
growling,howling to the moon,
never seen before'
there are ...
Dog Poem - Your dog will be there
When you feel alone and ignored your dog will be there. When you have no one to talk to your dog will be there. When you are sad your dog will be there....
Dog Poetry - Five Things Your Dog Would Like To Tell You
Five things your dog would like to tell you...
1. i loved all those stories you told me.
2. i loved all those long walks you took me on.
3. i once ...
Dog Poem - A dog next door
Based on The Cute Dog Next Door by Debbie Bongiovanni-Sharp
A dog lives next door
he is so smart and sweet
and when he sees me
come outside he ...
Dog Poem - Forever And A Day
When it's time for me to go i'll assure you, you will know. Feed me treat me well, share your secrets i won't tell. When i'm old and can not see you'll ...
Dog Poem and Picture: Dudley the Duke of Dibbenshire
There once was a dog named Dudley,
Duke of Dibbenshire he was, he was royalty!
When it was time for his breakfast, he was summoned with a flute.
He ...
Dog Poem - My Dog
MY DOG
By Edward Hujsak
My dog lies curled,
inert, through all
the hours of the day.
Time spent resting,
in contemplation,
in preparation
for ...
dog poem - slush the husky
slush is small
but brave
through the wind and rain
and sleet and snow
i will take you where you
want to go
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dog poem - puppy in a bush
time of memories
i was out on a walk,
i drop a coin in a bush,
i was sure i saw it move,
then i heard a little cry,
and out jumped a puppy,
Soft ...
Dog Poem - dogs can be big or fat
dogs can be
big or fat or
friendly or fierce
maybe small or thin
i love dogs no matter
what i say.
every day is nice,
but sometimes i wish i ...
dog poetry: when sally was a puppy
my dog is nice but she can bite,
she is smart and sweet,
and when she sees you come outside
she runs up and sits by your feet,
she jumps to lick you,...
Dog Poem - Ode To A Boxer
I didn't expect to fall in love
When I was seventy seven.
But then our Shira came along
And brought a slice of heaven.
She ...
Dog Poem - To Shira
We weren't expecting a puppy,
Yet that afternoon when you came
With Tomás and Thaïs on the motorbike
We were smitten, and soon ...
dog poem - bubbles
me and you sat on the beach,
you licked me,
i remember our little adventures
in the wood or in our boat out in the sea,
we had fun times and bad times ...
Dog Poem: My Dog
a dog as black
as black as the blackest coal
is out upon his midnight stroll
his eyes are as blue as the bluest sea
they flash and glow
and so i ...
Dog Poem: As we each left our prints on the beach
As we each left our prints on the beach
I remember thinking just how fortunate we were
To have your paw-print impressed throughout our lives
I could ...
Dog Poem - Tucker
He is my son
my companion
my nose, my ears
my ever-vigilant watcher
who will howl and bark
at any unwanted intruder
he sees or smells
...
Dog Poem: Maggie May
Soft brown eyes look up at me a cold nose nudges my hand to pet her, and I can almost see a smile.
I walk knowing she will follow me where ever I decide ...
Dog poem - a dog is there for a life time
i had a shiba inu, he died when i was a baby,
mum and dad bought a corgi pup, i was
9 when he died, now i'm 16 and that was
an old memory to remember....
Dog Poem - The Cute Dog Next Door
There is a cute little dog that lives next door,
He is so smart and sweet,
And when he sees you come outside,
He runs up and sits by your feet.
When ...
Dog Poem: The Dog Got Loose This Mornin'
The dog got loose this mornin'
and so began my day.
He looked at me over his shoulder
and grinned as he bolted away.
My dog, he looks quite fearsome-...
Dog Poem: Shep Remembers
SHEP REMEMBERS
By James T. Hammond
Shep and I walk more slowly of late,
Neither too sure of our tread.
We step into darkening shadows
Of our December ...
Dog Poetry - The Lake, My Dog and I
I Stroll along the lake of peace,
My dog is at my heel. She comes
With me everywhere so faithful and so loyal. She shares my peace, she ...
Dog Poem - Time to Change
I knew u since u were a little tyke shy little one seem to recall,
I always wanted a friend like u loyal loving and caring all thrown into one package ...
Dog Poem - Why
Why with all the hurt in the world does it hurt so much when your one true friend looks at you with empty eyes do we fall apart, when all they are saying ...
Dog Poem: Paw-prints and Footprints
As we each left our prints on the beach
I remember thinking just how fortunate we were
To have your paw-print impressed throughout our lives
I could ...
Dog Poem - I'm tired
I'm Tired
From time to time I caught that look in your eyes that said I'm tired
you’ve done what you can and been there for me when I needed you but....
Dog Poem: Dogs In a W11 Style
Here they come – the doggy chums.
Sniffing lamp-posts, sniffing bums.
Forget about a doggy fight-
to sniff the world is their delight.
They form ...
Dog Poem - The Dogs of Thira
The Dogs of Thira
Never fear a dog in Thira.
They say “hi” with their tails
or if this ploy fails,
they ...
Dog Haiku Poem - Sherlock & the skunk
Something's in the bush
I stick my nose in to see--
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Dog Poem - my angel, angel on earth, now angel in heaven
my friend, my companion, my baby girl.
you were one day here then you went
and left me and your buddy zac.
we wish in my heart you would come ...
Dog Poem - Dogs are fat and thin
Dogs are fat dogs
are thin dogs can
do this dogs can
do that dogs are
big dogs are small
dogs have sharp
teeth just like me :)
Click ...
dog poem - my sweet puppy
i have a puppy
soft brown eyes look up at me
and one wet nose
fast 4 paws
and one waggley tail
and don't forget something
the wet licking tongue
...
Dog Poem - Dogs In Home Care
Based on The Dogs Of Battersea Dogs' Home by Steve Tasane
Here's an England player about to score
Oliver Twist asking for more
Here's Oliver ...
dog poem - my little puppy
i have a little puppy
he likes to chew a puppet
every time when i see him
he makes me laugh and play
to see him chew things
he bites mum's car ...
Dog Poem: Elvis The Pug
Elvis The Pug
Elvis The Pug is my best friend.
It may seem weird but its true.
He's always acting like a baboon.
He loves me too.
And that is very ...
Dog Poem - Time to Listen
When I turn around you’re not there and
I’m lonely without you to talk to
I know you’d had enough and it was
Time to Listen
I know you were in ...
Dog Poem - Not Far To Go Now
Standing looking from the top of the world
Edge of existence all our worries blown away with the wind
Not far to go now
Although it seems a long way ...
Dog Poem - Rafferty
Up the stairs shuffle-bum doggy-legs dangling.
Guttural growly-retch wakes me in dead of the morning.
Jaw-jowly slaver-chops tail-waggy greeting.
Ham ...