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Elizabeth Santos
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0 posted 2008-02-06 09:20 AM



Why do you look at me that way?
What  does a silent moment say?
Is it a message of complaint
Held tight in disciplined restraint?

Perhaps your thoughts are tender need
Spawned by a deeply nourished seed
Or don’t you even care to know
How bonds are made and feelings grow?

Your eyes revealed no hint, no clue ‘
Of thoughts that dwelled inside of you
And yet I felt compelled to pause
And ponder why’s unknown  because

I closed my book and laid it down
The earth no longer spun around
There was no peace until I knew
What secrets captivated you

And when all reason in my head
Was spent, I called you to my bed
You came as quickly as you could
Like any faithful doggie would

Liz

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passing shadows
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1 posted 2008-02-06 10:32 AM


awwww

I wish I had a dog...they bring so much joy

tender poem here Liz

Earth Angel
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2 posted 2008-02-06 11:20 AM


I feel the very same way about my adorable little cat "Angel". She even comes when I call her! ~ Rather unusual for most cats.

Pets give so selflessly of themselves.

I was pleased with the positive ending to this lovely poem. I can picture the whole scenario quite clearly ~ because you portrayed it so vividly!

To love and our loving pets!

Linda

Artic Wind
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3 posted 2008-02-06 11:50 AM


Oh!

I love dogs!, I wish I had one too, but I have three little Frisky crazy cats!

ARCTIC WIND

Bobby Jordan
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4 posted 2008-02-06 12:07 PM


Liz,

My dog "Hilda" says hello.  This is a lovely classic poem.  It's also well formed and arranged.  It's way smooth.

Bobby

Rick
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5 posted 2008-02-06 12:37 PM


Dear Liz, just loved this my friend, you have such a talent with word.

Rick

kudanesh
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6 posted 2008-02-06 12:55 PM


I loved this it was briliant just the way it goes to gether. Top notch!
hoot_owl_rn
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7 posted 2008-02-06 04:32 PM


Oh, how lovely . I happen to have 2 shetland sheepdogs who watch me all the time and are always by my side. They don't share my bed though
Ruth

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8 posted 2008-02-06 06:43 PM


Animals have a special look that steal both mind and heart.
Thank you for sharing your heart-stealing doggie.

Martie
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9 posted 2008-02-06 08:36 PM


Dear Liz...I'm sure that you are adorable, this friend of yours must also be.  
LindsayP
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10 posted 2008-02-06 10:28 PM



Liz, I was just so pleased to read this wonderful poem. The rhyme and rhythym is

spot on. I have a wonderful little dog too, Rozzie, who can count, tell you how old she is and is like a child to my wife and me.

Loved it

Lindsay

vlraynes
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11 posted 2008-06-19 03:27 AM


Liz... I'm so glad I found this tonight...

you and your furry friend have
brought a huge smile to my face...

Thank you for that...

"When the power of love overcomes the love
of power the world will know peace."
--Jimi Hendrix

OwlSA
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12 posted 2008-06-19 12:04 PM


Thank you Liz for your lovely poem about your darling little doggie.  What is his/her name?  

Daisy, my Maltese Poodle sends friendly woofs and Tigger my tabby, sends friendly meeows to your doggie, Linda's Angel, Arctic Wind's 3 cats, Bobby's Hilda, Ruth's 2 Shetland Sheepdogs and Lindsay's Rozzie.

- Owl

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