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Walking the Mutt
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Walking the Mutt |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana 
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 her name is Zoe never thought I'd end my days staring at a dogs butt as she strains at the leash doing zigzag maneuvers following her nose we are as different as . . . uh, well she is of the lower species of animal while I am superior to her in every way well, maybe my nose isn't as good at sniffing out where other dogs have left their marks she can stop and stare and sniff a bush or a spot on the lawn for hours I believe if I'd let her I let her do her thing until I can't stand it anymore then I jerk the leash and grumble pulling her down the sidewalk until she get another sniff and goes to investigate our relationship is a balancing to her tug to my drag we mosey along spending our days together smelling dog urine and dog feces ©May 19, 2012 / Jerry Pat Bolton |
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ebonygirl Member Elite
since 2011-07-14
Posts 2000California U.S.A |
Hi JP, enjoy the walk with cute little Zoe, she don't ask for much and probably gives a lot... I, saddly, just lost mine ... |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Oh, sweet little Zoe, she knows that it is not only a nose-affair, but it goes well beyond that. A true heart-affair if you come to think of it ... she sustains you while your heart is heavy, just by being there with you. You both need "to go out" for different reasons and she helps you in remaining fit too. Sorry to hear about your loss, dear Ebonygirl, that is a very sad good bye. Margherita |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Sorry to her that you lost your dog, Ms E. Getting another one is the best medicine. And yes, Zoe gives a lot. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Margherita, I don't know what I would do without Zoe. I have always had dogs except those dark decades I went through. They are the most wonderful thing a man could have. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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Startime1955 Senior Member
since 2012-04-22
Posts 1072Alberta, Canada |
If I was aloud to have a dog here I would get one...*sigh* but rules are rules...thanks for sharing Zoe with me...*HUGS* *may our dreams ever be magical* |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Yeah, I hear you, Karen. I can't begin to tell you how many "nice" places my wife (deceased) missed on living in because of the no pet rule. Phoenix was the worst. We almost never found a place and that was many years ago. Thank you for reading my poem and it was a delight to share Zoe with you. She's one of the friendliest dogs I've ever had. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Well you certainly put the reality into the relationship. Hey it is what it is. Great excercise and companionship. At least she will always be happy when you come home. Good write Jerry true love never looks after it's own interests |
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JerryPat2 Member Laureate
since 2011-02-06
Posts 16975South Louisiana |
Thanks, Eric. Yeah, Dogs. They love you no matter what, they love you. ~*~ If they give you lined paper, write sideways. ~*~ |
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