Buddy 18.4.20
Buddy came to us
a wee pup
Cried the first night
Aged just a month.
Black velvet
he was
from his snout
To his paws.
We wondered if we'd been cheated
Ears askew snout too long
But with the heart and tummy of a Lab
He's proved us wrong.
Walks picnics hikes drives
An outdoor dog,
He loves them all
Never wants to be left behind.
Well behaved pooch
At every social gathering
Lies politely under the table
Snout barely showing.
Loves cakes and cookies
Baked stuff right up his street
Waits for some crumbs
His share of the treat.
Crows and simians
he cannot bear
Barks non stop
Leaps up high in the air.
At the mercy of pheromones
Just a few weeks every year
Goes off his food,
Only love and fresh air.
Terrified
At the sight
of hair dryers
He's scarred for life.
The mere thought of
Giving him injections
Gives us
The palpitations.
He's nearly 10 now
Has come a long way
Has a slight limp
Is old and gray
Needs a ramp
to get into the car
On our morning runs
he can't come too far.
Young dog at heart,
what did you think.
Take the car keys off the nail
Watch him sprint.
Mention walk and watch him
Make a dash for the door
I'm coming with you
Not staying home alone.
Loved by Andu
Trained by him too
Deeply hurt
that Andu moved;
Sulks and gives Andu
the royal ignore
At holiday times
when Andu comes home.
In the new kingdom
The lion will lie down with the lamb
Though not mentioned
Am sure that
We'll meet
our faithful four legged friends.
In a place
which has no end.
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