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December Moon - Walkin the Dogs

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My companions and I we travel same path everyday December Moon lights the way Across the frozen waters, down the snow glistening trail everyday without fail My promise to them this time that we share makes these cold days somehow easier to bear Until the ice begins to break and our path becomes altered yet in our daily vigil we never falter The view turns to green, trees bud and birds sing our first signs of the miracle of spring Down the narrow, twisted trail flower petals from surrounding trees litter our path like ancient confetti In the dawn of morning our lightened steps grow stronger as the days grow longer A cool misty morning contrasts the heat of day the ever winding trails take us away Into God's incredible creation of pinks and violets, yellows and blues the colors of his wildflowers grow strong and true After the rain, honeysuckle trees smell sweet and cool as my friends splash through the new made pools We revel in the months of sun, eyes are bright and tails wag for chasing rabbits the favorite gag And the seasons revolve Again the air turns crisp and clean and the harvest moon can just be seen Through the reds and yellows, orange and browns the world reveals another shade as the dwindling foliage begins to fade Cat Tails Ruffle Wish that we could stay and play so we'll make the memory last all day my companions and I we travel same path every day...December Moon lights the way - for my awesome German Shepherds Kya and Dar

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Date: 2/18/2018 9:35:00 PM
This is so lovely! Like two poems interwoven! A nice tribute to your companions and nature! I had a German Shepherd, as a child. He seemed to forget me, as I was gone most of the eight years I was in the service. At the end he was in the garage and I was left alone with him. I would get growls. But when his tennis ball rolled out of reach he looked at me then at the ball and we made friends again. RIP Baron Van Condor xxx
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Chris Hagy
Date: 2/19/2018 9:52:00 AM
Thanks Kim :)... and thank you for your service to our country! Baron is a great name for a shepherd, and I'm sure he is at peace waiting for you. I had to say goodbye to my female Kya last spring as she was struggling at almost 15 years old...and Dar my male is almost 13 now, so walks are fewer...but I would not want to have lived life without them. Have great day :) C.H.
Date: 4/16/2017 8:22:00 AM
A beauty Chris:) There is something extraordinary about 'walking dogs' with 'their' happiness being forefront in the mind. More so with your weather:) I adore these writes and this one expresses the 'land' you walk magnificently. Gorgeous writing Chris:) lynnxxx In Andrea's poem 'Three Doors' which just won top honour, you wrote to choose door three, nature and 'white lab'. The dog was very appealing to me too. I am researching breeds before I go to a shelter for my 'furever' friend.
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Chris Hagy
Date: 4/19/2017 3:54:00 PM
So glad you liked this one Lynn...and so glad you are going to a shelter :)...so many breeds!...just have to find your match :) My girlfriend just rescued a young dog from the pound this weekend... she has been without a dog for several years and is now so excited for her new family member!! :) The best friends are furry friends!
Date: 8/21/2016 9:40:00 AM
I never saw your comment you replied to me down here. That is really something that you walk them every day of the year!
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Chris Hagy
Date: 8/21/2016 1:52:00 PM
Yeah...that's what other people say to, i think I am more bonded with my dogs than most people because to me walking them everyday (almost everyday depending on weather) is just part of my routine!:)
Date: 5/22/2016 7:44:00 AM
Wonderful friends,congratulations on being a featured poet...
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Chris Hagy
Date: 5/22/2016 7:10:00 PM
They are great friends...thanks for reading!
Date: 3/10/2016 9:10:00 PM
aww, so sweet. I bet they are wonderful dogs.
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Chris Hagy
Date: 3/11/2016 3:16:00 PM
Thank you... they are great dogs, and walking them everyday through all the seasons has been an uplifting experience... even in these cold Michigan winters!

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