RICH IN WAYS THAT MATTER

No matter how little money and how few possessions you own, having a dog makes you rich!

RICH IN WAYS THAT MATTER

He isn't long on legs or tail,

He isn't big on steps...

But he's the master of my heart.

He's never failed me yet!

He knows the times when I am sad,

And always hovers near...

He even feels my loneliness

And licks away my tears.

When first he came into my life,

My days were filled with joy!

We named him Tucker Baby then...

He's just my "little boy!"

Although he's getting older now,

His time with me will end.

But I am rich beyond compare...

Because he's my best friend!

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Dedicated with love to "dog lovers" everywhere!

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

This was just heart tugging. What a sweet tribute to your fur baby. I don't have any animals as pets. I feed the squirrels and birds that visit my feeders. I go out every morning and put out sunflower seed and unsalted peanuts. The blue jays and squirrels love the peanuts and I love to hear the early morning songs of birds. I had a wonderful little dog named Isaac once. He was so intelligent he almost seemed human and I loved him so I can relate well to the feelings expressed in your write. This was wonderful. F.

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you ever so much my friend for your wonderful review of this write! I too have bird feeders in the backyard and they are a joy to watch. ~Sharon

[Ken Simm.]

My two are just like that. Eva and Bodhi.The true definition of absolute loove with no complications.

[Miss Sharon]

(The true definition of absolute love with no complications.) How right you are my friend! Thanks for reading and commenting. ~Sharon

[JE Falcon]

And we are blessed to have this very relatable poem, Thanks.

[Miss Sharon]

Thank you so much for such a beautiful comment! Made my day. ~Sharon

[Betty Hermelee]

Dogs don’t argue with us, they our best friends….thankfully. This is tribute tour four legged friend, plus un conditional love.
Nice write Sharon
Best, B

[Miss Sharon]

Awwwwwwww! Thanks my dear for such a beautiful comment! ~Sharon

[William Michael Reeves]

I would be one of those dog lovers! This was fun to read. And of course death creeped into your poem. Seems everything I've read lately has. When I think of the relationship between dogs and human I want to believe in intelligent design. It's supernatural how connected to us they are and the abilities they have.

[Miss Sharon]

Ahhhh...I just knew you would also be a dog lover! Thanks for reading and commenting my friend. ~Sharon

[Dave Brown]

Funny, I was just thinking last night of "my" first dog
I was 8 and we were glued to each other day and night
They don't last long enough
Each time we lose "our" dog, because of the tear on emotions, I swear we'll not get another, but we always do
I have our current dogs age, relating to mine, so that we will each pass away on the same day

[Miss Sharon]

How very true Dave. I've had many dogs throughout my life and the current one is always my favorite. Thanks for the nice comment! ~Sharon

[John the Baptist]

It is uncanny the way pets can pick up on human emotions and provide support when it's needed. Another thing that amazes me is their psychic perception. My cats can be all over me when they want to be petted, but an hour later, when it's time to go to the vet, they're nowhere to be found.

[Miss Sharon]

Thanks so much for your kind remarks my friend. I appreciate you! ~Sharon