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Marchmadness
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since 2007-09-16
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So. El Monte, California

0 posted 2009-03-08 09:29 PM


They were a dignified pair.
The dog napping on the contents
of the shopping cart
and an older woman
sitting beside the cart,
on a low brick wall...
resting.
I spotted them
as I pulled out of the mini-mart
and I had to stop.
I asked the woman
if I could take a picture of her dog.
She said I could.
I took the picture
and made a fuss over him.
He was a friendly little dog.
I told her he reminded me
of a dog I once had.
(A little white lie)
I ask if she would mind
if I bought him a little treat.
She smiled a shy smile
and I gave her all the money
I could spare,
just to make sure
the dog had enough food...
to share.

                  Ida Werrett



© Copyright 2009 Ida Werrett - All Rights Reserved
Robert E. Jordan
Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-25
Posts 8541
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
1 posted 2009-03-08 09:34 PM


Yo dear Ida,

Nice work.

Dogs are good at sharing.

Love Bobby


1slick_lady
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since 2000-12-22
Posts 6088
standing on a shadow's lace
2 posted 2009-03-08 10:37 PM


ida
i love you
i justttttttttt love you !!!

pontyjim
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since 2009-03-06
Posts 40
Ontario, Canada
3 posted 2009-03-08 10:39 PM


That may have been one of the best poems Ive read in a long time 'nuff said.
pandabear
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since 2009-03-08
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4 posted 2009-03-08 11:10 PM


good job keep writing
turtle
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since 2009-01-23
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Harbor
5 posted 2009-03-08 11:14 PM


This is a sweet poem Ida


Alison
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Member Rara Avis
since 2008-01-27
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6 posted 2009-03-08 11:22 PM


I agree with Helen.  I just love you - and I just love this poem.

Love (how many times can I say that word in a short response without gushing?)

Alison

Margherita
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since 2003-02-08
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7 posted 2009-03-09 09:37 AM


This is so vivid, dear Ida! I felt three emotions in one, as if I alternatively was you, the lady and even the dog experiencing this event.

There is that kind of dignity that wouldn't admit asking anything, it requires an Ida personality to share in such a delicate, sensitive way!

Wonderful and another example of things that reconcile with the world!!

Love and hugs.
Margherita

chopsticks
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since 2007-10-02
Posts 888
The US,
8 posted 2009-03-09 10:52 AM


That is biblical , you never know when you are in the presents of angels.

I love it .

latearrival
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since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499
Florida
9 posted 2009-03-09 12:20 PM


Ida, wonderful and somehow I think it was you who fed that dog!!!
late

suthern
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10 posted 2009-03-10 09:11 AM


just to make sure
the dog had enough food...
to share.

You warmed my heart this morning... through and through. *S*

Earth Angel
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since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215
Realms of Light
11 posted 2009-03-10 10:13 AM


My dear, dear, Ida Belle. You just keep on racking up good karma points!

Love flows from your loving, sesitive heart ~ and pen.

You are a Class A person ~ and poetess!

Love you, Lady!
Linda

OwlSA
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since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347
Durban, South Africa
12 posted 2009-03-10 12:10 PM


Oh, Ida, thank you from the bottom our 4 hearts (Flicka in Heaven, Tigger, my tabby, and Daisy my blind Maltese poodle and me) for loving the dog and making him feel special and for making sure that he would have more to eat and for being so gracious to the woman too.  You are special!!!

Owl

LindsayP
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since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410
Australia, Victoria
13 posted 2009-03-10 08:58 PM



Ditto with Linda on this one dear Ida,

You are a very kind and generous lady.

Love and a big hug to you my friend.

Lindsay

Marc-Andre
Senior Member
since 2008-12-07
Posts 501

14 posted 2009-03-11 03:48 AM


I've enjoyed reading this. I was a bit distracted with the abundance of "I" and words like "told" and "asked" and "said", but otherwise it was a very fine read indeed. The opening captured me instantly

Mark

ethome
Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858
New Brunswick Canada
15 posted 2009-03-11 04:37 AM


Love it!
Life can be so good in so many different ways.

Eric

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