A Man's Best Friend

A Man's Best Friend

A Poem by George David Hope

                                                                         A MAN'S BEST FRIEND
An old man in the waiting room
His best pal down by his feet
Wishing he could turn the clock back
And again life would be sweet
Walks out in the country
Chasing balls and chewing sticks
Sitting watching him eating
Rewarded for doggy tricks
But now his time is nearly up
His back legs are old and frail
He doesn't want to see the day
When behind him they will trail
He's been his pal for umpteen yaers
Now it's time for him to go
His head is saying one last goodbye
But his heart is saying no
A door opens, his name is called
But his legs refuse to move
Ho doesn't want to go inside
But what exactly would it prove
Finally he goes inside
The vet helps lift him up
He wishes he could turn the clock back
To when his best pal was just a pup
The vet gets things ready
From the corner of his eyes the dog does peep
Knowing he's not going home
Soon he'll be fast asleep
He looks at the old man
With a stare that says it's time
We've had a blast together
it's really been sublime
The vet gives him a moment
Waiting for the man to give a nod
Signal made and needle in
He meets his doggy god
Slowly his eyes finally close
He looks so peaceful and mild 
He's always been a strong man
But now he's crying like a child

© 2018 George David Hope


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It feels so true...I've seen old people behaving like kid many times...it's like they go back to how they were...and cry when their very close things get hurt...just like a kid.....it's a heart touching write...thanks for sharing :)

Posted 6 Years Ago


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George David Hope

6 Years Ago

Thanks for the review and glad you liked it.
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6 Years Ago

You're welcome :)

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Added on July 14, 2018
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