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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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 old Maude is an old yellow dog called her old dog before I knew her name lives a few blocks from where Zoe and I do we usually pass by her on at least one of our daily walks sometimes she senses us or smells, or whatever she barks at us before we get to her not a huge bark anymore like I said Maude is old and broken down hind quarters all thin and arthritis looking eyes glazed over, probably cataracts we've know old Maude about two years each time we go by her I wonder if she'll be there her owners said until she starts hurting they're not gonna put her down sometimes we don't see her for days and days I think the worst then there she'll be trying to be frisky she can't cept wag her tail and not much of that last week she was laying in the same place for two days the exact same place breathing, but not acknowledging us the next day or two didn't see her thought the worse . . . again but there she was the next day hanging in. she loves for me to put my hand through the iron gate and pat her head rub her ears Zoe just loves Maude tries to get inside through the iron gate bars we'll be making a pass by there tonight hope I won't have to amend this poem ~ Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill. ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
As you can imagine, this has me sobbing. Please tell Maude that Auntie Di in a faraway country across the sea loves her lots and lots and lots and thinks that she is very beautiful and precious. Please tell her too about Flicka, Tigger and Daisy, Auntie Di's horse, cat and dog who are in Heaven and who are waiting to meet her, but not before her time, and tell her that they will introduce her to all the animals and animally people and show her around Heaven and when she gets there she will be well and fit and able to run and jump and play with everyone, the way she did when she was a puppy. And please thank Zoe from Auntie Di for loving Maude and talking to her. And please thank yourself as well. Owl |
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dreamgal Member
since 2011-03-17
Posts 442 |
Oh Jerry, you had me tearing up with this one. The dog looked so sad. You are good to show her some attention and love. She proably looks forward to you stopping by each day. (More karma for you in heaven) lol Now on a lighter note.. I watched this video my girlfriend sent me today on FB, it was a dog wanting to play, you know pick up the stick in its mouth put it at the guys feet and look down, wait... look up, puzzled look, like well? This went on 4-5 times the dog whining, etc.. The dog even put the stick up on the mans lap. Nothing man didn't look at the dog or move. Why your wondering was he being a jerk? Because it was a statue! Lol oh my god i laughed so hard, couldn't help it! I thought dogs were smarter than that! lol Thanks for sharing this, your a good guy for giving some loving to this poor dog. Dreamgal  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Maude has a very nice home, Owl. She wants for nothing, although I have to admit I never see anyone taking up any time with her. The people love her I'm sure. She has the whole yard to roam in when she feels like in, and a place to go when bad weather comes. But I know Zoe and I make her happy when we come around, that much is evident. thanks, Owl, for you kind words. ~ Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill. ~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Haha! THAT is funny. Dogs are usually smarter than that. Thank you for stopping by, Dreamgal, and relating that about the dot and the statue, I'll have that image in my mind all day long. ~ Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill. ~ |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
Jerry, I know the two of you make Maude's day, bless both your hearts. Lori |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yeah, I think she expects us to show up every day and we try not to disappoint her. Thanks, Lori. ~ Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill. ~ |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Thank you for sharing your friendship with Maude with us, dear Jerry. Beautiful and poignant. Great picture too. Whenever we live love like this, we are on the right track. Love, Margherita |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
very moving...it's no secret i'm a dog lover so your poem was particulary meaningful for me...thank you for sharing this wonderful story...you picture was great too... Love, Faith There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
How can you know love these fantastic animals? I know there are some who don't, more's the pity/ Thanks, Margherita. Faith, it was my pleasure to share this story about old Maude. Thanks for reading and commenting. ~ Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill. ~ |
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Sunshine
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
You must realize, JP, that we need a hanky alert around here... and thank you for sharing Maude with us. Yes, she knows you, and delights when you come by. Did you ever stop to think that because of you, she continues to look forward to every next day? Just so she can say hello to Zoe and her human?  |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
What a very nice way to put it, Sunshine, thank you. ~ Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill. ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks for the reply, Jerry. Please keep us updated about Maude. Owl (I am so tired, I nearly signed this Zoe - sorry Zoe, angel) |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
You got it, Owl. Just made a pass. Didn't see her. ~ Age and treachery will always overcome youth and skill. ~ |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
A pleasure to read...James |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thank you, James. ~ Plastic surgeons are always making mountains out of molehills. ~ |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, gosh. Owl |
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