Cobber's Tale

My loyal mate.

I have a dog named Cobber,

A faithful Collie cross.

There is much that he can teach

About life, love and loss.

He cares not for your status,

As a have, or have not.

He doesn't care to judge you

So content, with his lot.

 

If his water bowl is dry

Or has to wait for food.

He will never sulk or moan,

Nor in a nasty mood.

He will be extra happy

When it finally comes.

He'll appreciate it more

And lick up all the crumbs.

 

A cancer on his tail,

The vet gave it the chop.

But still he woke up happy

After his little op.

So pleased to see me afterwards

To his feet with a jump

I said "Mate how ya doing?"

He wagged his bandaged stump.

 

 

 

Author's Note

True story, he's the best.

Reviews

[DCT ponderings]

There is a reason they are called Man's best friend. You are lucky to have an ever true companion.

[Keith]

Ah yes, he is pretty special. It was about 3 years ago that he lost his tail to an agressive cancer and the vet thought it was probably in his organs and likely to get him within months. Now 8yo he is still very lively. Thank you for reading.

[Archangel Gabriel]

Ah man and his best friend! Well it wouldn't be woman would it? Nah just jesting. Nice flowing piece that tells the tale very clearly.

[Keith]

Thanks again Gabriel. Always appreciate your reviews.

[Sheila Kline]

As a grand lover of dogs, I really appreciate your write of your precious companion!! How brave and loyal is he! 'Tis all so very heartwarming and with excellent rhyme and meter - my favorite style of poetry. I too am a "rhymer"...just seems to come natural to me, so I say, "Let it be"!

[Keith]

Thank you for dropping in Sheila. I am afraid that I can only write with rhyme. I loved our Aussie bush poetry, it told awsome tales with cadence that made them all the more entertaining.

[Baby Ricochet]

No one loves you like your dog.

[Keith]

Oh yeah, if you muck up he just appreciates you more when you get it together. Thats not the human way!

[Pryde Foltz]

Oh, the unconditional love of a dog. Nice write.

[Keith]

Thank you Pryde, much appreciated.

[Aethereal]

This poem is a beautiful tribute to your dog. I like the way your eight line verses march along with descriptive rhymes that sound out in an easy non-forced way with a cadence. A good story told in non-forced rhyme that bounces along with a cadence is what we all strive for.

[Keith]

Thank you Athereal, I keep working on it, hopefully I can keep getting better.

[Angi]

I love reading stories about pets! They are more than that, aren't they? My dogs comfort and love without a thought for themselves. Their ruffs have absorbed so many of my tears. Lovely piece for your Cobber! Angi~

[Keith]

Thank you again Angi. We actually have 5 dogs around at the moment, 2 belong to 2x sons who live here on the farm, one in a house out the back, 2 belong to my daughter and our Cobber who is the King of them all. They all get on and are great company.

[shallimarRose]

Awww cute story... I am going to post the story of my dog just for you... Watch for it.. Its kind of long but a great human interest piece.. Shadow left us last Halloween... :( Very good looking dog you have there Keith.. xo shallimar

[Keith]

Thank you so much, I will pass the compliment on.

[shallimarRose]

Posted.. Title called Shadow in the Snow...

[Keith]

Thanks, I'll catch it tonight, at work now.

[shallimarRose]

OK, its a bit of a tearjerker but also will make you smile a lot.. xo

[Keith]

Thank you Shallimar, Your piece certainly did prod the emotions, it was rather close to the bone for me, I left an essay I think.

[shallimarRose]

I am glad you enjoyed it so.. I just came from reading your very nice comment.. Thanks again Keith.. xo

[shallimarRose]

revisited.. xoxoxo