My dog can't...

All dogs are unique & amazing!

My dog can’t fetch a ball, like the able retriever

in throw, chase and return, he is not a firm believer

My dog can’t round-up and herd, like the competent collie

for he told me once that chasing sheep, was the height of pure folly

My dog can’t growl and bark aloud, like a german shepherd

he’s more of a stealth prowler, as is a stalking leopard

My dog can’t smell the fox, superbly like the hound

he prefers to let his canine brother, remain safe below the ground

My dog can’t scare a prowler, like the powerful rottweiler

but I know he would try his best, despite being a tiny fella

My dog can’t wear the mascot's cloak, like the wolfhound Irish

he prefers to stay at home, content within his own parish

My dog can’t see acutely, like the graceful, roaming afghan

but when the sausages are cooking, he keeps a firm eye on the pan

My dog can’t make himself look tough, like the British bull dog

then he was not bred to bring down bovine, or ill-tempered hog

My dog can’t do the above tasks as well, like the breeds I’ve named above

For he’s just a little shih-tzu but his heart for me is full of Love!

Reviews

[Marie]

I love this beautiful tribute to your beloved dog, Tom. Truly, we choose our dogs not for what they can or cannot do, or for party trick to amuse us or others, but for the love they will lavish on us, for their loyalty, their friendship and their beautiful spirit within. Adorable inking, dear Tom. Thank you so very much for sharing it. I so enjoyed reading! Hope you will soon return with some new poems. I am looking forward very much to reading them, dear friend...

[Tom]

Many thanks Marie and yep I’ll be back soon, gotta get writing poems again my muse has gone but you inspire like others here inspire me!!!

[Marie]

Delighted to read you will be back very soon again, dear Tom. Can't wait to read your new poems, dear friend. Wishing you a very blessed and joyful Sunday and a wonderful new week ahead too, Tom...

[MsJewel]

Absolutely adorable! :) Julie

[Tom]

Thank you Julie

[GIUSEPPE]

The dog, man’s best friend, they love you no matter what! Always glad to see you and treat you like a long lost friend. You are right, it matters not what they can do, it is all about the love. Enjoyable poem, very well done. Made me think of my dogs, past and present, with a smile.

[Tom]

Thank you so much Giuseppe

[Keith]

Good feel good poem. Dog lover myself

[Tom]

Cheers Keith !

[Angi]

Dogs are some of the best things in the world. They don't ask for anything, well, except maybe those sausages... They are so loyal and loving. I love my poochies and I see you love your little fella, too! Wonderful piece, Tom! Angi~

[Tom]

Thank you kindly Angi

[David Scott]

You have me smiling. Thank you for the humor this morning. I love dogs myself. I believe one thing every dog can do is teach us how to love better. We should learn to treat our fellow humans as kindly...
Wonderful thought here and I enjoyed the rhyme as well.

[Tom]

Thank you David

[Kelly Scheppers]

As an animal lover, I adore this! Sounds to me like your "wee fella" is just the right size!

Simply adorable, Tom!

[Tom]

Thank you Kelly and yes he is of course !

[Lydia Shutter]

A delightful write. The rhyming was particularly good...not forced at all. Obviously your little shihtzu can do exactly what you need him to do...and that is love you! This poem made me smile. Lydi**

[Tom]

Thank you Lydia

[Angel]

A dog lover! Alright!
I also am the owner of one of those adorable little fur balls. My little shih tzu is a lot like your mini-mutt, except mine does love to play fetch.
I adore this wonderful poem, with all the fascinating dogs, and especially your own tiny bestest buddy.
Well penned!

[Tom]

Thanks Angel, was hoping you'd see this one !

[Angel]

You might like my own Doggy Tale..."A Dog's Life". I'd love to have you read it...

[Tom]

i'll go there now...

[Rita L. Sev]

My dog doesn't return a ball either - and she IS an able-bodied retriever! :) Whimsical piece in praise of the best of animals!

[Tom]

Thank you Rita

[Robbie~xoxo~]

This is truly adorable!
The end was sooooo sweet... your connection with this lovable four-legged creature is more than a dog's bestfriend... it's the companionship of a lifetime.

Wonderful write, Tom! :)