Man's best friend

A poem about devotion, loyalty and companionship.

A little bat & ball, is good for one & all 
but who would join me for a game? 
Perhaps my next door neighbour 
would kindly do me a favour 
so upon his front doorbell, 

was my finger's aim! 

"Ah the pleasure would be mine 

but now is not the time,

alas with you, I cannot play, 
I have just this hour,

to mow the lawn and wash the car 
call back some other day"! 

Although a tad downtrodden, 
I thought all off a sudden 
with my skipper I shall call !
"Have you lost all sense of reason 
it's long past was the cricket season"
and off he went to play football !

Now somewhat sadder, 
an idea made me feel gladder 
I'll ask my good lady, the wife !
"Do you think I have nothing better to do 
than stand in a field and throw a ball at you, 
be off and cause me no more strife"! 

Now my mood was low, alone I'd have to go 

as usual was the trend,

without obliging, human friend 

Then at my leg a tug, I glanced down the the rug, 

standing there with ball, for my attention his urgent call,

none other than my old dog Fred !

And it was plain to see, as he looked up at me 

through devoted eyes, this is what he said... 

"Throughout all mankind, a true friend is hard to find 
your neighbour maybe busy,
your skipper thinks you're crazy 
and she cannot always be there for you, your wife! 

So day or night just call my name, 
I'm always up for any game 
through triumph and disaster, 
I will for you my master, 
gladly fetch your cricket ball 
and of course that's not all, for You ! I'd gladly give my life'!

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poem. Good to have a companion on a warm day.
"Do you think I have nothing better to do
than stand in a field and throw a ball at you
Be off and cause me no more strife"!
The above is my favorite. Thank you for the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Tom]

Thank you poet Coyote !

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Tom, Thank you for writing, "Man's best friend." I have a dogie too and she is up for anything I want to do! I sometimes am tired or cross but she is not shy in her affection regardless of my state. Your have painted a story of merit. People have lives of busyness but our pets are such life savers. "We are more apt to be pulled into healthy activities because of their companionship. Love reading this and think about my own puppy dog and how blessed I am to have her........................Kathy

[Tom]

You are blessed Kathy, like I am too, your so related review is truly an honour to read & akin too, thank you my friend!

[Valentine]

Funny how animals can become man's best friend. They are always willing for a little attention. Valentine

[Tom]

Thank you Valintine

[Neville]

How come I missed this poetical work of yours for such a long time? In my mind 'Man's Best Friend' is essentially a beautiful story and a tribute all rolled into one delightful package.

Yeah, you have a true knack of being able to take your reader back to happy times and places Tom. All Good Things my Literary Friend, N

[Tom]

Thank you Neville for such a complimentary and fine appraisal of little poem !!

[Neville]

It's a big un in my book Tom...............N

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I LOVE ME SOME PUPPY LOVE! Found great pleasure form one animal lover to another!

[Tom]

Ah, you went right back to the beginning and one of my very own personal favourites and thank you for reviewing !

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

I like to start at the beginning it gives me a fresh look towards the future:)

[Tom]

Logical indeed Captain !

[Lyn Anderson]

Thanks for your submission. Comment will be reserved for the contest's end

[Tom]

You're welcome !

[icelandicblue]

I love dogs, I love my dog. Your poem gave me a warm and happy feeling while reading it.

[Tom]

Thank you ice'blue I love them too, I have six Shi-tzu at present ! ( when I last counted that is )?

[Yellow Butterfly]

What an awesome loyal friend is FRED

Loved this..... :O)

[Tom]

Thank you once more YB !

[Dye]

What a special piece with such sweet dedication. I sadly lost my dog to old age years ago but she was always there. Your poem is so thoughtfully written and really evokes that feeling of loyalty.

[Tom]

Well at least you give your faithful companion a great long innings Dye and thanks for the nice comments !

[London's Lily]

Oh, this is adorable! I love the way you write, particularly your word choices & the way you tell a story in such a fun way. It reminds me of old fashioned poetry, which I am crazy about! :)
Man's best friend indeed, hooray for Fred!

[Tom]

Than you again London's Lily, yes I do love to convey a bit of a story through a poem !