Ode to A Man's Best Friend
My Sweet, sweeter, sweetest companion,
You bring such meaning to my life!
The stir of the winter breeze carries your familiar
Scent to my breath and soothes my forlorn Heart.
Many have deceived me; perhaps more will
Turn away to seek new pastures.
Yet you are dependable and loyal, a benchmark of fidelity
And commitment, in these troubled times.
I wish I could cascade you with roses, instead I tell you
How much I Love you … how much you mean to me,
Over and over again, as your steadfast gaze, blend into
My Spirit, offering great solace and never seeming to wane.
These wintry nights, we lie in bed, you, never leaving my side.
Even when I’m answering the professional call of duty
On long painful days, you creep stealthily into my heart, like an
Ever-attentive lover, tending to my inner desires with excellent skills.
I don’t know when I last felt gratitude from anyone,
For although they seem to praise me and give me glowing after
Glowing reports, they become totally unforgiving,
At my slightest mistake.
But you, like a flame that never ceases to shine, are always
Beside me, in my sleeping and in my waking, bubbly with glee,
Constantly flapping your cuddly gift with valour;
Filling my soul with your vivacious stream of beauty.
Long were the nights when you knelt over my weary frame,
Tending to my inner loneliness, your sweet tongue licking at the
Spiders, spreading their tentacle-webs into my emotions.
But you carried the redolence of jasmines in your breath,
And the power of Love in your devotion, which lifted the mists
Of darkness in my core, as I lived to experience another golden sunrise.
No parting, my Bruno, my Queen, as this is a relationship of serious trust.
For you have more than lived up to the cliché, that a dog is a man’s best friend.
Manatita, The Lantern Carrier 30th November, 2019
Dogs and their virtues
What is your favourite quality in a dog?
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Comments
So cute. Thanks for sharing. By the way, I like your new profile picture.
I don't have a dog but I have dogs who are my friends and they come and visit when I'm in the cottage. I just them in the summer but they never forget. They, sometimes, lie in front of the door of our closed cottage hoping I will come out. Our neighbour would send me these pictures and oh I can't bear to see them do that.
A really glamorous tribute to a dog.
I whispered a prayer:
Lord, please fix it if the poet thought of me when he wrote:
"For although they seem to praise me and give me glowing after
Glowing reports, they become totally unforgiving,
At my slightest mistake." (Smiles)
Having a furry companion will bring joy to you for as long as they live.
It is so great to feel their love and see them anxiously awaiting our arrival.
Many will come and go...but our furry companions love is constant.
Great write.
LOL. Perhaps. No sé! But I've always said there's a difference between having patience and being patient.
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He's loyal enough, just worse than a toddler when it comes to getting into trouble and trying to discipline. Besides barking at the cats, he gets into the sink and pulls knives out if someone forgets to put them out if reach. He has gotten up to the stovetop a couple of times and ate our dinner. He's stubborn. He knows the commands given to get down or to stay, but he tests and to his absolute limits. Hardest dog I've ever tried to train. This is a lesson not to choose the puppy escaping from his siblings when the litter is being given away. LOL
I hope your eyes feel better soon.
No worries or need to explain your lovely poetry. That's the beauty of poetry. There is often more than face value even with the lighthearted ones. I didn't miss the implications of human nature or the tone of hopefulness. However, I still maintain that my puppy needs some lessons from your dog. ;)
As for how I'm doing, I'm doing well but quite busy lately. Thanks for asking. Hope you're well also.
I loved it! Dogs are amazing pets and are devoted to their owners.
I had dogs and since my move to Croatia I do not have an interest in having another pet any time soon. You show love for dogs.
Thanks for the wonderful article, What a cute dog also.
What a lovely tribute to 'man's best friend'! I miss my little Maltese mate so much, yet it's quite a while since she died.
I came back just figuring. I love the dogs I have been attached. I am youngest of six children. Until Sophie died at 17 I was youngest of 7. I remember my dad fixing her up (Dr.) when she got bit by a rattlesnake too close to us kids, she just went after it. Quite a fine lady she was.
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What a beautiful poem! I'm more of a cat person than a dog person myself..... probably because I have a puppy who is harder than a toddler to keep out of trouble! He's balso Made My cat wary of coming around since he loves to bark at her. But I also have an adult dog we rescued from a shelter a year or so ago now who is all of the qualities that you describe in your poem.
Thank you for enlightening me Manatita. You would know in words that which you have always known in thought.
A beautiful poem Manatita expressing the virtues of these wonderful animals who never judge us. I sense sadness within the lines, however, when we write on a platform such as this we also have to accept the harsh comments and try to learn from them. It is of course our own perception, but we are not perfect beings and this is not a perfect world.
Awww....and that is a very appropriate and adorable picture to use. Sometimes, a dog is more loyal than a human. Quite a great dedication, thanks for sharing.
Haha, men got that too Manatita Ji. And dogs keep them involved and occupied. So no more nagging around with their wives. Lol.
A tribute to man’s best friend is always a welcome read, manatita. Just wondering though, is Bruno male or female? It is a masculine name but at the end you say “my Bruno, my queen,”
This is something really outstanding for such a lovely pet. Such a great association you get from a dog. No need any nagging around.
Excellent dedication Bhaia Ji!
Blessings as always.
Indeed a lovely tribute to your pup. I have no pup at this time but share my daughter's when I visit and I feel the love. thank you for your passionate sharing. Angels once again are headed your way. ps
A lovely tribute to all dogs everywhere, Manatita. I miss having a dog, although I wouldn't describe our last dog's breath as jasmine. He was a wonderful companion. Maybe someday we can have another.
Manatita, the adoration of a pet is so pure and honest. They are completely without guile. We are their universe and they love unconditionally.
What a wonderful tribute to man's best friend! Such a lovely poem full of tender imagery and verse worthy of our wonderful canine companions! I couldn't agree more with your sentiments. Thanks for sharing this heartwarming poem.
Tears in my eyes, brother! Memories of an old four-legged friend who blessed my childhood with his innocence and unconditional love! Thank you for the beauty and the reminder to speak with him again tonight...
Blessings!
Sean
What a beautiful tribute to your doggy. They find places in our hearts we never knew existed. They show us love, joy, friendship, loyalty & unending joy. God bless our furry friends.
Wonderfully done my friend.
In this life I have had only one dog for the year from June 1997 til 98 and she was a friend beyond friends but when it became time for me to return to the nomad life I had to give her away. I didn't feel it proper to take her with me into unknown conditions. Your words returned her to memory, Thank you Manatita.
We are in complete agreement, my friend. Maggie sends her thanks for such a lovely tribute! :)
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