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The Shepherd
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The Shepherd |
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MJ Member
since 2008-02-21
Posts 60 |
The uninitiated think I own you Silly people, they do not understand That you are a shepherd True to your name, you guard I wake to a low growl when cars pass slowly All sounds are heard by the sentry True to your name, you protect Our home always under your watchful eye My daughter, completely safe with you True to your name, you tend my spirit Drawing me to play, chase, tug, run Head-butting me and stealing my socks True to your name, you find and return Lost in thought, a cold nose brings me back My hands find solidity when buried in your coat True to your name, you teach Acceptance, forgiveness, loyalty Hope, curiosity and perseverance True to your name, you love Unconditionally, without reservation With the purity of a shepherd |
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visitvenus Member
since 2002-12-30
Posts 101PA, USA |
Welcome! Call me initiated -- I don't own my "Shadow" either. True to his name, my Shadow is a part of me and always with me. Your poem had me stopping his loud snores at my feet to give him a great big hug! |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Welcome to Pip!  this was wonderful!! I have two....and don't know what I would do without them! My big babies...(spoiled ones at that lol) |
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Marchmadness Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 9271So. El Monte, California |
I love animals. I don't have a dog since I had to have my little pekinese put down a few years ago but I have six cats. They are all so lovable and devoted (cats too) People who don't have pets don't know what they're missing. I think this tribute to your best friend is very touching. I will lookforward to your future postings. Ida |
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MJ Member
since 2008-02-21
Posts 60 |
Thank you for the welcomes and kind comments. Visitvenus, my first German shepherd was named Shadow. :-) |
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Marge Tindal
since 1999-11-06
Posts 42384Florida's Foreverly Shores |
MJ~ Welcome to the PiP circle of poets and friends~ Those of us who are dog owners sure do understand this one~ Nice tribute to your shepherd, Shadow~ *Huglets*  ~*Marge*~ ~*The sound of a kiss is not as strong as that of a cannon, but it's echo endures much longer*~ |
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icebox Member Elite
since 2003-05-03
Posts 4383in the shadows |
Excellent!!! Simple, to the point and very well done. Welcome to PiP. |
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Gentle Spirit Member Patricius
since 2000-10-09
Posts 13989 |
So much truth in the words you have written..loyalty and faithfulness beyond compare. Very nicely done, welcome aboard the pip ship. |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
WELCOME TO PIP!!! ARCTIC WIND |
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Roniece Dawson-Bruce Member Ascendant
since 2000-01-29
Posts 5689Sydney, Australia |
Welcome to our pages blue.. .a lovely gifting here... they do bring us comfort don't they.. .love RDB Be kind at heart....for everyone you meet has their own battle to fight......... |
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MJ Member
since 2008-02-21
Posts 60 |
Thank you for all the warm welcomes and comments! As for my shepherd, I wrote this because I don't think we are the only ones created in His image - sometimes animals do a better job of displaying that than we do. |
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simon Member
since 2008-01-14
Posts 440London, England |
It reminds me of how much I loved my dog. Nice piece... |
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MJ Member
since 2008-02-21
Posts 60 |
Thank you simon. :-) |
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