[Sylvia]

My brother-in-law has printed and framed this poem for me as a caravan warming gift. I dare say a lot of you have read it before but I thought it was so lovely.
 
  When God had made the earth and sky
  The flowers and the trees
  He then made the animals and all the birds and bees
  And when His work was finished
  Not one was just the same
  He said "I'll walk this earth of mine
  And give each one a name"
  And so He travelled land and sea
  And everywhere He went
  A little creature followed Him
  Until it's strength was spent.
  When all were named upon the earth and in the sky and sea
  The little creature said "Dear Lord,
  There's not one left for me!"
  The Father smiled and gently said
  I've left you 'til the end
  And turned my own name back to front
  Your name is Dog, my friend"

[Mammyshaz]

  too nice, gave me goosebumps 

[doganjo]

oooh shiver, me too.  Lovely poem.  Lovely thought 

[Beewyched]

Just brings    - what a lovely verse.

[luckylady]

Such a lovely poem.  Thankyou for sharing it with us. 

[Moleskins]

THE DOGGIES MEETING Anonymous The doggies held a meeting, They came from near and far, Some came by motor cycle, And some by motor car Each doggie passed the doorway, Each doggie signed the book Each one unshipped his asshole And hung it on a hook. One dog was not invited It sorely raised his ire He ran into the meeting hall And loudly shouted, "Fire!" It threw them in confusion And without a second look Each grabbed anothers asshole From off another hook And that's the reason why sir, When walking down the street And that's the reason why sir, When doggies chance to meet And that's the reason why sir, On land, abroard or home They'll sniff each other's backside... To see if it's their own.

[Goldcraig]

 

THE DOGGIES MEETING Anonymous The doggies held a meeting, They came from near and far, Some came by motor cycle, And some by motor car Each doggie passed the doorway, Each doggie signed the book Each one unshipped his asshole And hung it on a hook. One dog was not invited It sorely raised his ire He ran into the meeting hall And loudly shouted, "Fire!" It threw them in confusion And without a second look Each grabbed anothers asshole From off another hook And that's the reason why sir, When walking down the street And that's the reason why sir, When doggies chance to meet And that's the reason why sir, On land, abroard or home They'll sniff each other's backside... To see if it's their own.

[Mammyshaz]

 

[Sylvia]

    But I thought mine was more lovely

[Rosemary]

Your's was more lovely, Sylvia, but the second one was more funny.

[Old Shep]

Sylvia your poem was lovely.  I just happened on this one today, and I apologise in advance, but just had to share   

Do I go home today?

My family brought me home cradled in their arms. They cuddled me and smiled at me and said I was full of charm. They played with me and laughed with me and showered me with toys. I sure do love my family, especially the girls and boys. The children loved to feed me, they gave me special treats. They even let me sleep with them - all snuggled in the sheets. I used to go for walks, often several times a day. They even fought to hold the leash, I'm very proud to say. These are the things I'll not forget - a cherished memory, because I now live in the shelter - without my family. They used to laugh and praise me when I played with that old shoe. But I didn't know the difference between the old ones and the new. The kids and I would grab a rag, for hours we would tug. So I thought I did the right thing when I chewed the bedroom rug. They said that I was out of control, and would have to live outside. This I did not understand, although I tried and tried. The walks stopped, one by one; they said they hadn't time. I wish that I could change things, I wish I knew my crime. My life became so lonely, in the back yard, on a chain. I barked and barked, all day long, just to keep from going insane. So they brought me to the shelter, but were embarrassed to say why. They said I caused an allergy, then they each kissed me goodbye. If I'd only had some classes, when I was just a little pup, then I would have been a better dog when I was all grown up. "You only have one day left." I heard the worker say. Does that mean I have a second chance? DO I GO HOME TODAY? by Sandi Thompson

[luckylady]

Shep, that actually made me cry. 

[SallyintNorth]

Lump in throat.

So true.

[Mammyshaz]

Very sad, happens far too often 

[Lesley Silvester]

That last one was so sad I had to re-read the funny one to cheer myself up.  Loved the first one too.