Do you remember? - A letter from an old dog

[Lotti]

Okay, to say I did English A level, my writing is pretty cruddy and I know that this defies all the rules of English writing but I just thought I'd share it with you.

 

Do you remember when I had youth?

The time I lost that baby tooth?

I remember you put it in a wooden box

And labelled it 'First Tooth of Fox'

Why did my first collar go in?

And yet that ham went in the bin??

 

Do you remember that first time

That I understood I'd committed a crime

You picked up the bread, the meat and cheese

And told me that you were not pleased

I realised then, that I was in trouble

And you bent down to give me a cuddle

I licked your face to apologise

And you looked into my big brown eyes.

You laughed, I smiled

And we were reconciled.

 

Do you remember I would jump and bounce

And all my energy, every ounce

Was used to run and play and bark

You'd tell me that I must not lark

And I'd laugh and continue my unruly aim

And make your pursuit into a game.

 

Do you remember when I fetched that ball?

You yelled 'Good boy!!' and stood up tall

Then we rolled around in the grass together

And you said that we'd be friends forever.

 

Don't forget the promise you made

I may be old now and you're afraid

That one day I won't be around

But you bring me joy as I lose my bound

Sit with me and try to see

What a dog perceives the world to be

 

I want to be with you to the very end

My special person, my forever friend.

 

And when I'm gone remember this

I'm in your heart living eternal bliss.

[viking]

Nice one Lotti.

[scoop]

Pass the tissues. I'll never complain about the naughty chocador again.

[mackie69]

I am sooo close to crying, that was really sweet.

 

 

 

I once read one of these that had been placed by the waiting seats at the vets. I was sat there making the decision as to whether or not to have my dog put to sleep there and then, last thing I wanted to read to be honest!

[BobbyBunny]

:cry:

Aw Lotti thats lovely. Reminds me so much of my old dog.

[Lotti]

Glad you liked it guys,

 

I don't often post my writing because I am pants at sticking to the 'rules' of writing!

[BobbyBunny]

Glad you liked it guys,

 

I don't often post my writing because I am pants at sticking to the 'rules' of writing!

 

Thats the whole point about being creative, doing things your own way. And anyway, rules are there to be broken

[UKSentinel]

What an excellent piece of work. It had me remembering my old dog that had to be put to sleep a few months ago. You captured everything in your poem. Well done and congratulations

[Lotti]

Thankyou UKSentinel,

 

And I'm sorry to hear about your dog, it's a decision that nobody should have to make

[tess667]

That was great if not rather moving writing Lotti - well done!!