| The Creation When god had made the earth and sky the flowers and the trees, he then made all the animals the fish, the birds and bees. And when at last he'd finished not one was quite the same. He said "I'll walk this world of mine and give each one a name." And so he traveled far and wide and everywhere he went, a little creature followed him until his strength was spent. When all were named upon the earth and in the sky and sea, the little creature said "Dear Lord there's not one left for me." Kindly the father said to him, "I've left you to the end. I've turned my own name back to front, and called you Dog my friend." |
| The Lament of A Stud My job is making puppies And I get two tries at that They pat me on the head and say "Good Boy", and that is that. It's half my job to give 'em teeth and toplines, fronts and other, Remember, it's only Half my job..., they also have a mother. It's not my job to carry pups And make 'em grow and nurse 'em And feed and clean and make 'em strong That's for "mother" and a person. It's not my job to wean And feed the calcium and food And stack and gait and housebreak, And make 'em a "showing" brood. It's not my job to plan the breeding, And learn what produces well, To study pedigrees, learn what's there, And pick out those to sell. It's not my job to guarantee champs, The breeder picks the pair, To mate and whelp and feed and show, and HOPE that the champ is there. It's not my job to be on hand when points are given out. The breeder, owner, dam and friends Take credit with a shout. It's not my job to deliver a winner. It's only genes I sell. But let the puppies turn out bad, And guess who catches HELL. |
The Life of a Puppy This morning, I woke up & kissed my dad's head. I peed on the carpet, then went back to bed. "The life of a puppy, oh my, this is great." Then I thought about breakfast," I hope it's not late." Mom took me outside, we walked for a while. This never fails to make Mama smile. I sniffed of everything, that we did pass, I ate something weird - it gave me gas. I'm sure God loves me, I know that is true. He gave me so many great things to chew. Rugs, plants or rocks, I really don't care. What I truly like best, is Dad's underwear. That obedience book, was sort of yummy. Though it didn't sit well on my poor puppy tummy. I threw up a bit, but that was all right, When Mom found it later, I was well out of sight. I made streamers of T. P., while running at full speed. Mom is pretty quick -- but I was still in the lead. I flew under the bed, and Mom flew past, She stopped-shook her head, and breathed, "You're too fast." Mama later phoned Daddy, and said, "It was frightening!" That afternoon, she was sure I'd pooped lightning. She'd sat at the computer, while I chewed the cord, She thought I was mad, but I was just bored. When Mama had enough, couldn't take anymore, That's when my tushy got shoved out the door. I love it inside, but outside is best. Lay in the cool grass, and had a good rest. That didn't last long, there was too much to do-- Can't quite remember where I hid Daddy's shoe. I found an old bone, and scratched at a flea, I watched the dumb squirrels as they jumped in a tree. I barked at the kids, when they got off the bus. I can't figure out why this makes Mama fuss. I barked at the neighbor, I barked at the wind. I barked and barked, till Mom yelled, "COME IN." The sun dipped in the west-soon Daddy would come! I sure love my daddy: we always have fun. I barked at my daddy, then turned on my charms, I woo-wooed, "Hello," then jumped in his arms. Sitting under the table -- it's sooo hard to wait. Daddy slipped me a goodie right off his plate. I raced through the house, and scattered my toys, Ricocheted off the furniture, and made lots of noise. Mom found her purse - the one I abused. Daddy let loose a chuckle. Mom asked "Amused??" I cowered down low, I must be in trouble. Dad said, "Wasn't MY boy, it must be his double!" Mom turned off the TV, and said,"Time for bed." Dad said "Let's go boy," and patted my head. I got in my spot, between Mom and Dad, I thought 'bout my day and what fun I had. Mama kicked out my bone from the covers below, Then let loose a sigh -- a sigh deep and low. She gave me a kiss, and snuggled me tight, And whispered so softly, 'My darling goodnight'. Unknown |
Loyalty You can't buy loyalty,they say, I bought it though,the other day You cant buy friendships,tried and true Well just the same,I bought that too. I made my bid and on spot Brought love and faith and a whole job lot Of happiness,so all in all The purchase price was pretty small I bought a single trusting heart, that gave devation from the start If you think these things are NOT FOR SALE Buy a brown-eyed puppy with a wagging tail Unknown |
| HEAVEN'S DOGGY-DOOR My best friend closed his eyes last night, As his head was in my hand. The Doctors said he was in pain, And it was hard for him to stand. The thoughts that scurried through my head, As I cradled him in my arms. Were of his younger, puppy years, And OH...his many charms. Today, there was no gentle nudge With an intense "I love you gaze", Only a heart thats filled with tears Remembering our joy filled days. But an Angel just appeared to me, And he said, "You should cry no more, GOD also loves our canine friends, HE's installed a 'doggy-door"! jan cooper '95 |