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 !

[Angel]

And I believe every word! When our human friends are too busy for us, our canine friends are always there, just waiting for the chance to spend time with us. Their devotion is truly awe-inspiring.
I really enjoyed this piece, Tom! An amazing trubute to man's best friend, the loyal dog.
Most of my very best mates have been of canine persuasion. My Disney girl, an Old English Sheepdog named "Raggedy Annie" helped me to raise my brood of seven. I will always love her, even though she is now herding cherubs in another plane, she is still very close to my heart.
My current puppy love is a little shih tzu, named in her memory. He is "Raggedy Andy"...variously known as "Ragdoll", "Ragmop", "Ragamuffin", or even "you Raggedy little piece of dog meat!"...but only when he's been very, very bad, which is very rare. You might like his little story "A Dog's Life" on my page.

LOL, sorry, that was shameless, wasn't it? I do love this piece of yours!

[Tom]

thanks Angel, seems we have more in common than enjoying poetry, I have always had a dog and like you a Shih-tzu, only thing...what started off as one has now developed into six ! And we love them all !!!

[Angel]

LOL...I can relate! My little guy is a very fertile father...there are currently four at my house, and we just gave two more away to a neighbor...who, of course, leaves them with us whenever she goes out.

[Tom]

I love your style !!!

[Annie S]

Well i'm a cricket fan and I obviously loved this piece. The way you presented the poem which tells
a clear story with the dog.The use of your vocabulary is great too especially for this type of poem.
The rhyming is spot on. I'm glad to say that you have written this beautifully
Keep writing :)

[Tom]

A most belated thank you for your relatable review!

[minisla]

Understand totally. Always have time for you no matter whats happening.

[Tom]

A most belated thanks to you minisal 😊

[Sheila Kline]

Oh, I absolutely love this - first of all because of the endearing quality of it with the way you give the reader a nice explanation while following an excellent rhyme pattern, but most of all because I am such a grand lover of dogs!! This tugged at my heart as it reminds me of how absolutely wonderful our dog companions are!!
Thank you. I am glad your Fred was there for you!!!

[Tom]

Many thanks Sheila even though 10years late, hope you are keeping well my friend? 😋

[Sheila Kline]

My friend, a mention is better late than never!
As for me, life moves along with the good and bad with the good always better than the bad!
I hope all is happy, healthy and prosperous for you in your corner of the world!!

[Tom]

Thanks Sheila, yep all well here but doesn't time fly?

[Sheila Kline]

Oh yes, time flies by in the blink of an eye, leaving us to question why as I ponder with a sigh, shall I leave loved ones behind to cry for my company when I die. (Tongue and cheek humor.....lol)

[Male Stokes Jr]

Nice poem.. Dogs definitely can become a great companion.. it as many people say, "Man's Best Friend."

[Tom]

Thank you Male Stokes Jr

[Emily W]

I really like this, and it made me smile. Dogs are always there for you when sometimes people may not, I like that message as I can definitely relate to it. Very well written too :)

[Tom]

Thank you Emily

[NA]

A delightful read, I love dogs...really enjoyed :) x

[Tom]

Thank you NA, where for art thy?