Poor Little Pup
Poor little pup
dumped at night
that’s enough to
cause some fright.
Left in a run
behind the pound
waiting for someone
to come around…
Spent 3 days
in a concrete run
thought for sure
her life was done.
Thanks to rescue –
people who cared
her little life
was finally spared.
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Once Upon a Time
Dedicated to Joyce – a friend for 54 years
Once upon a time long ago
we started out young and thin.
Life was new, everything fun
always felt we could win.
The years rolled by
the pains and joys
we needed a lot
but no more toys.
Friends were important
our families too
sometimes we wished
some body parts were new.
Our memories sustain us
some friends remain
the body feels old
but the mind feels the same.
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Nothing Seems Real
Normally our lives are full and bright
yet there are times when things aren’t right.
We don’t understand what we see
it seems somehow that life can’t be.
The eyes won’t focus – the heart doesn’t feel,
when bad things happen – nothing seems real.
Hold on to faith, one day at a time
hope feeds the body – soul and mind.
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Hurricane Katrina 2005
I watched the storm
the tragedy unfold
nothing to do
except be told.
They’re way down there
I’m way up here
they can’t hear me
shed a tear.
I heard about people
stranded and alone
no power, no water,
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Computers
Looking and watching
staring at the screen
boy, those computers
can really be mean.
You press one key
then go back
everything’s gone –
just like that!
Nothing easy
clicking and moving
messages pop up
you’re not grovin.
Hit the help key
get out a book
it’s finally working
the hours it took!
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Snicker Snicker Snook
Snicker, snicker snook
I think I’ll read a little book.
Have some fun, play pretend
go new places, make a friend.
Spend some time, curl up in a chair
no batteries needed, no computer to share.
Snicker, snicker snook
off to read my favorite book.
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Sitting on the dock
river flowing by
soft warm breeze
pretty blue sky.
Gentle sounds
peaceful day
quiet thoughts
nothing to say
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As we age
bodies change
things expand
rearrange.
Keep on moving
exercise more
happy thoughts
as good as before.
Boats on land are very sad, really need water or they get mad.
They like to rock, they like to roll, the only way to feed their soul.
Must be launched to really be free. Share their joy with you and me.
The Joy of Flowers
Bright splashes of color
beautiful without sound
lift our spirits
where ever they’re found
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Sweetie
Curled in my lap
our afternoon nap
a little ball of fur
happy and sure.
Weeks ago
you wouldn’t know
a little lost soul
nowhere to go.
Alone at night
no one in sight
a frightened little puppy
not feeling lucky.
They took her to the pound
she thought she was found
but no on choose her
no long fur.
She hugged and kissed
but seemed to miss
finding a home
a place to roam.
But soon came a friend
someone that could bend
feeling love in her heart
they just couldn’t part.
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Sparky
Just like the other dogs
that share my life
Sparky came from the shelter
not feeling quite right.
Terribly sick
coughing and sad
still wagging his tail
was really glad.
He wanted someone
to help and care
full of affection
he would openly share.
Now healthy and strong
full of love and joy
thinks life’s great
he’s a happy boy.
The love dogs give
is a gift to us
especially when
they’ve earned our trust.
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