The Joy is Ours
Dogs share our lives
make it complete
keep us company
lay at our feet.
Entertain us
give us joy
think life is great
with each new toy.
A pat on the head
scratch under the chin
keeps them happy
and we always win.
The joy is ours
to keep in our heart
the dogs let us think
we’re pretty smart.
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 2006 ©… Read the rest
Shelter Dogs
You see everything in their eyes
joy, hope – sadness & despair.
Some are bewildered
some just afraid
some plain happy for a meal.
A few miss home
while most forget –
chains, neglect and solitude.
Lucky are the dogs that
find new homes.
But it’s not up to them
they have no voice
it’s up to you
to be kind and caring.
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May Tomorrow Be Better
May today be better than yesterday
tomorrow better than today
two steps forward – one step back
still moving toward a better way.
Patience and time
become a guiding light
while faith and friends
help make it right.
Our lives move on
thru happy and sad
the real trick seems
to forget the bad.
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Why Do They Leave?
It doesn’t make any difference
their color or size
most dogs are very wise.
They know their limits
how to please, sometimes in fun
they really tease.
They join our lives, fill our heart
we never ever want to part.
Their lives are too short
for the joy they give, why do they leave
and we get to Live?
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 2002 ©… Read the rest
Life with Dogs
Let them out, let them in
you just get settled and they’re at it again.
The dogs jut love to have their fun
everything goes, they’re on the run.
Their lives are full with happiness and joy
they just can’t wait to get a new toy.
Life with dogs is never dull
take the good with the bad
you love them all.
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Dogs Share Our Lives
Dog share our lives, make them complete
keep us company, lay at our feet.
Entertain us, give us joy
think life is great, with each new toy.
A pat on the head, a scratch under the chin
keeps them happy, and we always win.
The joy is ours, to keep in our heart
the dogs let us think, we’re pretty smart.
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Dedicated to my hometown Marietta, OH
A Stroll Downtown
Take a walk stroll downtown
check out the city, see who’s around.
See some friends, stop to talk
check out the headlines, continue to walk.
Smell fresh rolls at the bakery
only real frosting, no fakery.
Pass some new faces, a quick little Hi
not real friends, so no time for bye.
Look in the window of the antique store
same old stuff, just a bore.
Enjoy my walk, strolling down main street
clean and friendly, really neat.
Interesting display of summer shoes
tennies in white, colors and blues.
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Nature’s Gift
Tops of trees
waving in the breeze
sky blue bright above
beauty to the eye
warmth to the soul
nature’s gift to all
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Growing and Blooming
The shape
the fragrance
petals surround
a beautiful package
in abundance are found.
Natures gift to all
to share and enjoy
growing and blooming
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The Nap
I’m so tired, my legs weigh a ton
feel like I raced, but hadn’t won.
Tank’s on empty, energy gone
not enough breath to sing a song.
Rest for awhile, sit in my chair
close my eyes or just plain stare.
Clear my mind, take a snooze
almost as good as taking a cruise.
Having a dream, running by the sea
feeling sunshine, it’s just good to be.
Wake with a start, a little fog
look around the room – see the dog.
Let’s go for a walk, I feel so good
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Daylilies
Still blooming
Spring to fall
Daylilies
do it all.
Standing firm
Tall and bright
Bursting buds
A pretty sight
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Two Little Pups
Two little pups
almost lost in time
they are wroth the effort –
yours and mine.
Dropped off at a shelter
out of sight out of mind
by people not caring
ignorant, not kind.
But sometimes help comes
so they’re not left alone
by email, visitors
or even the phone.
Not very nice
to ignore the little guys –
give kindness and love
show humans can be wise.
Poetry & Photo by Patricia Walter 2005 ©… Read the rest