Crumbs drop to your kitchen floor
and then the tears
a little more
days that seem to last too long
you reach for him…
a girl needs a dog
Words unsaid to anyone
he warms your feet
you softly hum
listening to your quiet songs
big ears, big heart…
a girl needs a dog
Things that go bump in the night
slamming doors
a stupid fight
someone to understand who’s wrong
you climb in bed…
a girl needs a dog
Morning light through window glass
open up
run, run fast
a friend to always come along
more than anything…
a girl needs a dog
No matter what…
a girl needs a dog
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This is lovely. Well done.
Thanks Lissa! The pups keep things interesting out here in the middle of nowhere in the middle of winter!
So very true! I often think I would have crossed over the sanity line a time or two if it weren’t for my pups. They truly do become a friend … and not just man’s, either. 🙂
Great post!
You are right about the “not just man’s best friend” thing. My thoughts exactly. I always think the dogs love the female in the family a bit more…maybe it’s because I am the one with the dog food scoop in my hand 🙂
your images are always lightening..
fabulous words to go with them..
Cheers.
love the dog.
A++
Thanks Jingle!
I love MY dog for many of the same reasons. K
I love this post–love everything about it–so sweet and so, so true!
Reading this makes me think you might enjoy a post I did earlier this week about my dog–“Canines in Conical Hats: Lucy Does Vietnam.” http://www.reinventingtheeventhorizon.wordpress.com/2011/02/21/canines-in-conical-hats-lucy-does-vietnam/
Hugs from Haiti,
Kathy
Oh those pups…companions in life, no matter where you are. Thanks for sharing your dog’s story 🙂
I don’t know what I would do without my dogs and you’ve captured the feelings so well. (although right now they are harassing me for some playtime!)
Funny how they do that isn’t it? Dogs are a truly a girl’s best friend…there just aren’t enough songs about it 🙂
Love this post… reminds me of all the reason why I love my dog. My daughter & her husband got a puppy recently and she featured him on her blog… made me want to get another puppy, but my son reminded me we already have a noble dog (English Shepherd) who would detect my split loyalties if I got a puppy.
http://morningsage.wordpress.com/2011/02/21/happy-monday/
Thanks for sharing the link to your daughter’s blog. I love it! Her pups are adorable and her jewelry and photos are stunning. I’m a follower for sure now! Those puppies sure know how to steal a heart don’t they?
And I see my daughter, Linnea, also posted. I had sent her your link awhile ago and she enjoys reading your blog! Weird how we both posted 🙂
Ah, you’ve come together over a shared love of dogs 🙂 Thanks for passing me along!
Love this post (and your blog!)! My husband and I just got our first puppy together, and he’s already part of the fam now. 🙂 Great photos, too!
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Loved this post; and now, I’m in love with your dog, too. I just want to hug on him… MJ
Doesn’t he just make you want to scratch his belly? He is so unbelievably sweet with an old soul…poor guy doesn’t get enough face time, with the clown pug stealing the thunder with all his naughty antics. The lab is solid, strong and reliable. And droopy. 🙂
yes; he does make me want to scratch his belly, and rub the soft fur on his neck and whisper …”ooh you’re a good old one aren’t you?” Sweet post 🙂
My two monsters give me a lot of joy. Sandy and I call them our daughters. There is something in those sad eyes that could melt steel. It’s not only a girl who needs a dog.
Greetings:
Thanks a lot for your contribution to Jingle Poetry Potluck, I am placing your link to our blogroll within two days, hope to see you share your poetry with us tonight…
Always, your input is valued…
Happy Sunday!
Love, xx
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