Old Faithful Dog Poem by Bernard Kennedy
Old Faithful Dog
I never thought him dead.
Only running in the park,
and sitting stretched by fire,
or with his paw,
pushing the dish,
' more water now'.
And barking, for post,
and visitor, and exits,
from his home domain,
and up the stairs at ten,
and down again at six.
A rhythm of memories
and habits.
Until his back legs gave,
and the vets scanning eyes
' he has had a good and happy life'.
And my heart sank.
I held him as he passed,
and watched him go,
to another field or park.
This time without a leash.
I can still sense him here,
in the house,
on the staircase just past ten,
and at the duvets' edge.
Luther was the collie's name.
A dog is its owner(s) most faithful friend, never jealous when left alone in loneliness, always happy when you are back. If you spell its name backwards - it's god! A lovely poem indeed. Thanks for sharing. Please read my poem MANDELA - THE IMMORTAL ICON.
Oh it was sad to hear and smile too to listen like he was around..Bark Bark...like he calling you..the echoes voice in your ears make us heard the same too..the shadow he left we also can see through your mind too.. such a nice story and sentimental to feel within..nice! _Unwritten Soul
Such a good poem.......10+ You may like to read my poems and express your views too.... - Marjan
One of my favorite dog poems. Had to read it once again. Just noticed for the first time a typo in the very last line. There should be an apostrophe in the word COLLIE'S.
I enjoyed this poem so much, I had to come back and read it again!
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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4/17/2024 11:05:47 PM # 1.0.0.1119
This poem brought back memories of a dog I once had. Very well written.