Poems

A Golden puppy

I'll lend to you for a little while,
A golden pup, God said,
For you to love her while she lives,
And mourn for when she's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years
Or only two or three
But will you, till I call her back,
Take care of her for me?

She'll bring her charm to gladden you,
And should her stay be brief
You'll always have her memories
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay,
Since all from death return.
But there are lessons taught below
I want this pup to learn.

I've looked the whole world over,
In search of teachers true,
And from all the folks that crowd life's land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give her all your love
Nor think the labour vain,
Nor hate me when I come to take
My Goldie back again.

I fancied that I hear you say
Dear Lord thy will be done,
For all the joys this pup will bring
The risk of grief I'll run.
I'll shelter her with tenderness
I'll love her while I may
And for the happiness I've known
Forever grateful stay.

But should you come to call her back
Much sooner than I planned
I'll face the bitter grief that comes
And try to understand.
If by my love I've managed
Your wishes to achieve
In memory of her I loved, to help
Me while I grieve.

And when my faithful friend departs
This great big world of strife
I'll have another Golden pup
And love her all my life.

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 Puppy Poem

This morning, I woke up & kissed my Mom's head.

I peed on the carpet, then went back to bed.

"The life of a puppy, oh my, this is great."

Then I thought about breakfast, "I hope it's not late."

Mom took me outside, we walked for a while.

This never fails to make Mama smile.

I sniffed of everything, that we did pass,

I ate something weird - it gave me gas.

I'm sure God loves me, I know that is true.

He gave me so many great things to chew.

Rugs, plants or rocks, I really don't care.

What I truly like best is Mom's underwear.

That obedience book, was sort of yummy.

Though it didn't sit well on my poor puppy tummy.

I threw up a bit, but that was all right.

When Mom found it later, I was well out of sight.

I made streamers of T.P, while running at full speed.

Mom is pretty quick - but I was still in the lead.

I flew under the bed, and Mom flew past,

She stopped-shook her head, and breathed, "You're too fast."

Mama later phoned grandpa, and said, "it was frightening!"

That afternoon, she was sure I'd pooped lightening.

She'd sat at the computer, while I chewed the cord,

She thought I was mad, but I was just bored.

When Mama had enough, couldn't take anymore,

That's when my tushy got shoved out the door.

I love it inside, but outside is best.

Lay in the cool grass, and had a good rest.

That didn't last long, there was too much to do -

Can't quite remember where I hid Daddy's shoe

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                          I found an old bone, and scratched at a flea,                                       

I watched the dumb squirrels as they jumped in a tree.

I barked at the kids, when they got off the bus.

I can't figure out why this makes Mama fuss.

I barked at the neighbour, I barked at the wind.

I barked and I barked, till Mom yelled,” Come in!"

The sun dipped in the west - soon Daddy would come!

I sure love my Daddy: We always have fun.

I barked at my Daddy, then turned on my charms,

I woo-wooed, “Hello", then jumped in his arms.

Sitting under the table - it's so hard to wait.

Daddy slipped me a goodie right off his plate.

I raced through the house, and scattered my toys,

Ricocheted off the furniture, and made lots of noise.

Mom found her purse - the one I abused.

Daddy let loose a chuckle. Mom asked "Amused?"

I cowered down low, I must be in trouble.

Dad said, "Wasn't my boy, it must be his double!"

Mom turned off the TV, and said, "Time for bed."

Dad said "Let's go boy," and patted my head.

I got in my spot, between Mom and Dad,

I thought 'bout my day and what fun I had.

Mama kicked out my bone from under the covers below.

Then let loose a sigh - a sigh deep and low.

She gave me a kiss, and snuggled me tight,

And whispered so softly, "my darling goodnight."

 

~Author Unknown

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