A Really Great Dog
We each have a breed
that we hold dear
but it actually comes down
to the dog we’re near.
Short hair or long
skinny or round
it’s the heart of the dog
that we truly found.
some jump and bark
others sit and stare
no matter their actions
we always care.
Makes no difference
their family tree
a really great dog
is all you see.
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Chip
My name is Chip
cause I’m so chipper
dumped at the pound
when no on was around.
I’m a senior
half blind and scratching
infection in my ears
but I shed no tears.
I’m friendly and happy
love people and dogs
just want a nice home
where I won’t be alone.
Thank goodness for rescue
I’ll have a family real soon
with people who care
and love to share.
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Annie
Left alone at the shelter
she shivered and shook
didn’t care about eating
or how she would look.
Thrust into darkness
eyes crusted shut
a matted ball of fur
probably just a mutt.
She had no love
was lonely and cold
wasn’t there someone
that could be told?
Along came a family
who wanted to share
finally found a new home
with love and care.
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A True Friendship
A crumb from the donut
a piece of toast
that’s all it takes
no need to boast.
A scratch on the ear
a pat on the head
a quiet “good doggies”
no more said.
A walk in the park
a ride in the car
no need to go fast
no need to go far.
Always there
happy and content
a tried and true friendship
no need to invent.
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The Computer
They said it would be easy
learning the PC.
But everything I do
never wants to be.
I press the keys
look at the screen
boy those messages
can really be mean.
I’m looking for help
searching the books
all I get are computer
mean looks.
Moving the mouse
clicking away
hoping to find
what I need to say.
Something I did
something I hit
made it work
I don’t have to quit.
Whoever said
it’s really easy
makes my stomach
really queasy.
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Joyous Thoughts
Love
with a quiet heart
Speak
with a soft word
Surround
with gentle arms
See
with kind eyes
Live
with joyous thoughts
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Wonderful Gifts
The beauty of youth, a gift to all
it’s energy and curiosity arrive when we’re small.
The knowledge of age, earned along the way
by what we do, what we say.
Patience and understanding, quiet insight
brings calm and love that feels just right.
Youth and age never do meet
they meld one to the other, a wonderful feat.
Life never allows choice of youth or age
a dilemma for some, even outrage.
The value of time, the knowledge of joys
are wonderful gifts, not youthful toys.
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A little time for peace and quiet
too bad people just don’t try it.
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Have A Nice Day
Have a nice day
that’s all I need say.
May the sun shine bright
you know things are right.
May the breeze blow
carrying spring to your soul.
May the flowers bloom
sweet fragrance in your room.
May rainbows appear
after storms are near.
Have a nice day
it’s the only way.
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Good Friends Sometimes Disagree
Good Friends sometimes disagree
talk things thru, soon you will see.
It’s just caring, me about you
you about me
a gentle quiet sharing.
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We Have Freedom
We have freedom to fly
in our heart
in our mind.
We have ability to choose
with each new day
each new find.
We have power to love
people near
people not our kind.
We have choice to create
life full of love or
life just a grind.
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Spring
Tired winter eyes look out and see
a tinge of green – trees still lean.
A patch of growth in a sunny spot
clutched together – almost a knot.
Buds on trees – tight with strain
waiting for sun, a little rain.
Daffodils blooming – yellow bright
bulbs sprouting – wanting more light.
Nature renewing – a gift to all
just a late winter wake up call.
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