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Sleeping Dog Lie
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Sleeping Dog Lie |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Sleeping Dog Lie From the window she observed The boy and his frisky hound A child so once reserved Loved that puppy from the pound Inseparable from the start They were the perfect combination Oh, but that dog was smart! The boys salvation At three o’clock every afternoon The dog would wake from sleep With a look that said, “ be back soon!” In the schoolyard they would meet In darkened forest they would often play That led to the unpredictable lake He was repeatedly told to stay away A rule he would often break Then days turned to years That boy now a man And the old dog has deaf ears Many moons since friendship began Then one very black night A storm did suddenly rage The swimmer unable to fight The dog dived in despite its age From a cross she is lead away Fighting tears with a deep sigh She says goodbye this faithful day For eternity, a sleeping dog will lie Marina 2000 In light of Kit's unfortunite experience on the Main site, I decided to repost this. Our pets our not animals, they are part of our family.  It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Martinque Member
since 2000-05-17
Posts 69 |
What a great story! |
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Irie Senior Member
since 1999-12-01
Posts 1493Washington State |
This is a great piece Marina.... a wonderful tribute to anyone who's had and lost a great pet! A big pat on the back for doing so Marina. You're absolutely right, pets should be a family member, not just an animal. ~Sheri "The things that come to those that wait may be the things left by those who got there first" |
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VAS Member Rara Avis
since 2000-11-16
Posts 7450Oregon |
A poignant story here! |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Wonderfully touching and tender...great life story...just great!!! ethome |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Very nice...James |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
Always knew you had a golden heart my friend. Lovely sentiment that you have given to us and to Kit to honor such a treasured member of her family. Hugs to you and your lovely soul. |
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Marina Member Elite
since 2000-02-10
Posts 2245Pickering, Ontario |
Martinque, thank you Sheri,thank so much. I truly believe pets play a very important part of our families. Vas, thank you very much. Ethome, I am so very glad you enjoyed it! James, thank you as always, my friend. Mark, my sweet friend. You know your words always mean so much to me. I am not sure about having a heart of gold, but if it is half as lovely as yours...I would be happy. Marina It is a blessing to have wings for words, and passion in pen Marina Crossley |
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Kit McCallum
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Member Laureate
since 2000-04-30
Posts 14774Ontario, Canada |
I don't know how I missed this the first time around Marina ... this is so wonderful! You've got me tearing up over here. Many hugs to you for this sweet and tender puppy story. Best wishes, /Kit |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
nice story, good message |
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