She Never Came Home
Adopted in heart and mind alone
because she really
never came home.
Saved from the shelter
sick and thin
trying to get her well again.
Time at the vets
a few visits alone
a week went by
but she never came home.
they treated and bathed her
the sad eyes shone
but her time was up
she wasn’t alone.
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Charlie
The black and white spaniel
Charlie, Chuck or Chas
he’s always smiling
it’s a little grin that he has.
A stray at large
tossed in a truck
ends up at the shelter
not good luck.
He’s so much trouble
barking and complaining
the staff ignores him
only a few days remaining.
No one cares
he’s coughing and sick
tries to look cute
but he’s no ones pick.
He caught Pat’s eye
gave big we kisses
he really worked hard
to convey his wishes.
On the road to recovery
he went to the vet
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Are We Brothers?
Are we brothers
or related somehow?
It’s not really important
we have homes now.
Lived at the shelter
no choice in the matter
as days went by
we each got sadder.
Share the same story
how lost dogs feel
will we ever be loved
eat another nice meal?
Poetry & Art by Patricia Walter 2003 ©
No Matter the Reason
No matter the reason
the dress of the season
there’s no other way
enjoy your day
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My Promise
To share friendship
to share life
to share love
Always
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Our Little Katie
Hobbling around
from room to room
Katie moves
like a little raccoon.
She barks and plays
just like the rest
trying to keep up
and doing her best.
Her legs are crooked
and wobble a bit
so she often just watches
and likes to sit.
We thought she was injured
from an accident
but the vets are sure
she was born with legs bent.
So we love her, keep her
as part of our pack
she thinks life is great
and that’s a fact.
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Nothing But Love
Sometimes
you just can’t tell –
what they are
it’s just as well.
Mom’s ears
Dad’s tail
Grandma’s spots
Grandpa’s wail!
Put together
in a very strange way
you look hard
but no one can say.
Trying to guess
you look in their eyes
find nothing but love
it’s no disguise.
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Great Big Eyes
Great big eyes – almost looks wise
Flopping ears – brings on cheers
Great big bark – makes him sound smart
Sloppy wet kisses – good doggie wishes
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Take A Springer Home
If you want a friend
take a Springer home.
Add a little love
you’ll never be alone.
The love they share
they joy they give –
makes your life
the way to live.
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Blind Dogs
Blind dogs
have fun too
we even adapt
to things that are new.
Don’t need eyes
we see with our heart
that’s because
we’re pretty smart.
Love to give kisses
big hugs too
eyes aren’t needed
to love
through and through.
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