Creative Traditional:

[ronbliss]

My little dog has gone away,
I miss him more each day,
He was a joy to be around,
Why did he go away?

He wasn't much to look at
Since he started getting old,
But he was my companion and
Was worth his weight in gold.

His back was humped; his legs were stiff,
His teeth were nearly gone,
But I sure miss that little dog,
Since he has traveled on.

I scratched his back and rubbed his ears,
And he would almost smile,
His big brown eyes would seem to say,
"Please rub me for awhile".

He loved it by the register,
Where he would bask in heat,
Then when the furnace finished
He was pleading at my feet,

To share the chair, wherein I sat,
Till evening was, but gone.
I sure do miss that little dog,
Since he has traveled on.

He shared my chair; he shared my lap,
He begged when we would eat,
And even when I went to bed,
He slept there at my feet.

At times, when he would make a mess,
Somewhere, here on the floor,
I'd scold and he would cower down,
As if to say, " no more".

He lived with me 14 plus years,
But that time now is gone,
I sure do miss my little dog,
Since he has traveled on.

He was protective of his yard,
His house and family,
He'd bark and snap, and threaten,
If you raised a hand at me.

He did not care for mailmen
Or kids that came to call,
And there were several people
That he never liked at all.

He’d bluff them with his mighty bark,
Much greater than his size,
So they would sense the fearlessness,
Displayed in teeth and eyes.

He’d chase a dog, four times his size,
That ventured on our lawn,
I sure do miss that little dog,
Since he has traveled on.

When I came home, his tail would wag,
He’d greet me at the door,
I'd pick him up and rub his ears,
His eyes would beg for more.

He'd hear the jingle of my keys,
When I would go away,
And somehow, he could always sense,
If he would go or stay.

If I came in and placed my coat,
Across the couch or chair,
He'd crawl inside to snuggle up,
Then take it, I'd not dare.

He's been a friend through all these years,
That I cannot describe,
And now that he has gone away,
It hurts me deep inside.

He trusted me without a doubt,
He loved me to the end,
I know that I will never have,
A closer, dearer friend.

The love and trust he gave to me,
Was not contingent on,
The favors I could do for him,
But now my dog is gone.

For 14 years we shared the chair,
The bed and meals too,
So now that he's not here with me,
I don't know what to do.

I'm lonesome now that he is gone,
I miss that dog of mine,
I wish I could see him again
And hear him bark and whine.

I buried him beneath the ground,
Where birds and chipmunks play,
His memory will never fade,
I see him everyday.

I will remember him with love,
Until my time is gone,
I sure do miss my little dog,
Since he has traveled on.

[Benny]

Ron, loved this work. I love my pup (old dog now)...understand this one well.

[ronbliss]

Thanks again Benny for reading My Little Dog. Only someone attatched to a dog or pet would truly understand the feeling others have towards their pets.

[Altree94]

Unfortunately, I can relate to this poem all too well. I've always loved dogs and have four of them now. All of them are strays that I have taken in. I will never understand how some people can just dump their pets off in the country and drive away. I'm just glad that I found them.
Very nice write, even if I did have to stop to wipe my eyes!
TY for posting!

[ronbliss]

Tree,

Thank you for reading my poem and taking the time to respond. Only one with a deep love for pets would see the reason for weeping while reading this. I need to get out my map and find out where Mohawk Territory is located. again, thanks. Ron

[stardust]

Dear Ron: First of all, I want to tell you the truth: I AM CRYING SO MUCH NOW, AFTER READING YOUR POEM OF LOVE TO YOUR DOG. I just can´t help it!!...My throat is almost choking me by the fluids produced from the adrenaline going to my brain, due to the sadness I feel. It is indeed, a very sad Poem. I am so sorry for the loss of your best friend, your dog. You´ll always remember him until the end of times, because of the strong Bond of unconditional love he had given you throughout over 14 years of companionship and friendship. I can assure you that I understand you so well, the way you must have felt in losing your best friend, your dog. Please, go to your Poem "Dog", and read my reply to your reply. It is interesting what I have mentioned in there. I know the feeling of loss. I have lost my best companions and best friends: My Best Cats. I still have 6 cats, but I´ve lost the best of them. I have them for over 10 years of true companionship and unconditional love. I Volunteer some of my money and my work in Animal Shelters for Homeless Animals in the foot of South America, where I presently live. Anyway, no matter where my soul may take me, I shall defend Animals with all the power of my inner soul and love for them. I am an American Woman living abroad at this point in time. My hubby is Spanish and still works here. We plan to relocate back to the States, after he Retires. Well, it is my pleasure to meet somebody like you. Glad to meet you, dear Ron!! Thank you for sharing your compassion, true love for Animals and for expressing your feelings in your lovely Poems!! God bless you, Ron!! Hugs. Sincerely, Stardust.

[ronbliss]

Stardust,
I feel your love for God's, so called, lesser creatures coming through in your words. I thank you for all your words to me in your various emails. You have been very kind.
Ron

[stardust]

Dear Ron: I believe ANIMALS have the SAME RIGHTS as HUMANS DO!! Animals are Not Lesser Creatures. Animals are equal to Humans, to my point of view. Have you read my entire message, Ron?? I truly sound like a woman who loves Animals so much. I write Inspirational Poems, but I also write all kind of Poems, Stories and Songs. However, I do not Post all my Poems, Stories and Songs in here. I have hundreds. Have you read my last Poem: "New Rainbows".??...I think, it is a nice one. I invite you to take a look at it. Thank you in advance!! Hugs and Love. Sincerely, Stardust.

[ronbliss]

Stardust,
I know you love animals very much. I feel it as your words speak to me. I admire the efforts that your organization puts forth, the SPCA. I support them. They provide a necessary service around the world. I confess I do disagree with things PETA stands for but I wholeheartedly support SPCA. I am so thankful that you have responded to my poems and that we were allowed to chat by email. Hugs to you.
Ron

[stardust]

Dear Ron: Thank you for your reply!! YES!! I do love Animals, my best friends. Let me make a little comment!!...The Organization is not mine. It belongs to the USA. It is called: the ASPCA. I think, you wrote a different word. So, I may correct you. Please, forgive me, if my words offend you. Warmest Regards. Stardust.