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The Secret Life of Man's Best Friend

A tattered afghan thrown about, All rumpled and askew. The sleepy dog makes up his bed, Then dreams sweet dreams of you. He stirs upon his makeshift cot, Exploring places, he'd ought not. Now free to give the cat no peace, To race and chase without the leash. He twitches, whines and runs in place, As if not bound by time and space. Now in a land we cannot share, Released, set free and happy there. He chases squirrels, balls and sticks, Then wakes exhausted from such tricks. This double life our good friends lead, Both here with us and in their dreams. Those many hours dogs sleep each day, Are filled with sport and endless play. The time then left, until their end; God bids them keep - as man's best friend.

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Skat A

Date: 7/13/2015 12:59:00 AM

DIANE, Congratulations on having your poem featured this coming week. **SKAT**

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 3/11/2015 9:51:00 PM

G'day Dianne... Enjoyed another one of your poems about the family pet, and its one I can relate to. I often what our dog gets up to when home alone. Thank you Dianne - Lindsay

Diane Lefebvre
Date: 3/13/2015 10:05:00 AM

Hi Lindsay, When I worked and left home for ten hours a day, it bothered me to leave my little dog at home all by himself. I walked him each day before and after work, no matter what the weather, played with him and brushed him each evening and hired someone to come in mid-day to take him out to relieve himself. But still, the guilt . . Then, when home on the weekends; I found that Boggs had his own routine during the day that did not much include me. Most of that routine was spent in his doggy bed, yipping and kicking while sound asleep. This was the inspiration for this poem and I thought perhaps once written and shared, it may lessen the guilt felt by when leaving their pet each day. Thank you for commenting Emile. It is always appreciated!

Emile Pinet

Date: 3/6/2015 8:38:00 AM

Good structure with a natural cadence that welcomes the reader with a smile. Your talent comes through strong and straight from the heart. Emile. #7

Diane Lefebvre
Date: 3/6/2015 5:39:00 PM

Once again, thank you for the most encouraging remarks, Emile. I have just visited your works and commented on your latest piece and can assure you, I will return!