Geezer

Feb 26, 2009 ⭐ View statistics (Premium feature)

Rugby

Rugby!   No.... I am Lobo, the winter wolf !
Sitting in the yard, cold wind whipping flakes of snow through my fur.

Rugby!   No.... I am the Shadow under your feet, as you shine on my universe.

Rugby!   No.... I am the Protector, always on guard against anything that comes between us.

Rugby!   No.... I am the Stomach, part of your digestive system,
your dinner, supper companion.

Rugby!   No.... I am the doorman, tongue hanging out like a hand,
where is my tip? My Beggin' Treat ?

Rugby!   Daddy is home. Where are you?....
I am in your heart forever and always....

— Geezer, Feb 26, 2009

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Region, Country: New York State - USA, USA

Favorite Poets: Poe, Emily Dickenson, Robert Frost, Shakespeare, and many of the poets here at Neopoet.

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Critiques

Conect11

17 years 3 months ago

so do tell,

is Rugby your dog? If so then this is the second poem I've ever read which was written by a poet's dog, lol! I love the power with which you write this, reminds me of the old American ghetto style in its assertiveness and strength, would make a really good slam poem. Mark W. "our hope is in the living God, who is the Savior of all people and particularly of all believers." 1 Timothy 4:10

Geezer

17 years 3 months ago

Rugby

yes, Rugby was my dog, unfortunatly he has passed from this life, but writing this has helped me deal with the pain that was etched in my heart. every time i read it i still feel the pain but it is so sweet because i know that i have captured the essence of his character. thank you for your kind comments and please if you can remember where you read that other poem, let me know. i have loved dogs all my life. slam poem? i am not familiar with that term.

big-Alzer

17 years 3 months ago

really nice

Its strange how a dog can be such a great companion, a faithfu friend. Someone who no matter what day your having is always constant, and so pleased to see you. They get into your heart, and seem to understand you more than people, without ever saying a word. A really nice work. Rubgy is also the town where i live in the uk. And as the Irish put it a "game for men with odd shaped balls." kind regards Alzer.

Geezer

17 years 3 months ago

kind regards

i greatly appreciate your comments and have read everything you have posted so far. you must have had a dog in your life,in order to feel that way. i wonder why they would name a town "Rugby"? we have a road named "Rugby" in Schenectady,N.Y. where i live. i think that the irish have a great sense of humor. as wrote cloudthings earlier,i have glacoma and when i am having an attack, i sometimes can't bear to look at my screen for long enough to post poetry or replies. so if i seem slow at answering your posts,please forgive.thanks again, geezer.

Seren

16 years 11 months ago

I have five dogs and I

I have five dogs and I reckon they would all want to give this a star each so thats what your getting LOL much love Jayne this was delightful tribute to a much loved pet Gee ..(hugz)

Geezer

16 years 11 months ago

Five? Heaven!

You have five dogs? You surely live in heaven! I can only dream of such bliss! I tell my wife, that if we ever hit the lottery, I will have a kennel with at least a dozen or so dogs, and maybe 20 or so acres to let them run on. She says I will have to live with the dogs. That's o.k. I said; she can have her own house connected to ours, and I will hire a pretty french-maid to clean up after us.[me and the dogs]. Hug the dogs for me.~Gee.

orgami

16 years 11 months ago

something cool

like made my brain bend the whole thing which is what poetry is too me love the comments too all accurate and bang on had a dog and gave it away it got away from owner and got blown in two by the eggman Dog was going for the chickens I found the back part of him only at the dump somehow I still feel to blame Eggman was good character and doing what he had to do as was the dog in want of what dog had to do and I am doing what i have to do and tell you this is a very cool poem about a dog thank you Gee

Geezer

16 years 11 months ago

Something cool

Thank you much, Orgami. It means a lot coming from you. Yes, I did love him very much. He lived with my family for thirteen years and was like one of my children. I had to have him put down because he had a brain-tumor. Sad, but the right thing to do. ~ Gee.

Pamela A. Lamppa

16 years 5 months ago

Very clever use of conversation

Now THAT is unconditional love. *smile* I enjoyed this so much. Very clever use of conversation from the dog's point of view. Truly a piece to make a reader smile. Excellent expression. ~Pamela

Geezer

16 years 5 months ago

Clever Conversation...

It has been some time since I have had a comment on this piece. So this took me by surprise. Thank you for the comments and compliments! He was a very good friend. I still get teary when I think of him. He developed a brain tumor, and I had to have him put down. It has been about five years. Thanks again, Pamela. ~ Geezer

Pamela A. Lamppa

16 years 5 months ago

I am sorry ...

It is so hard when we lose our pets. I remember when my Max had to be put down. He got leukemia - it was such a loss to us. We never forget them do we? ((hug)) ~Pamela

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