he couldn't do tricks
or fetch a stick
A bit overweight and
kind of slow;
Never did win
"Best of Show"
Still, Sam E. Dobbs
was a "super star" dog,
(at least to us, who knew
him best)
Good natured and
gentle, this beloved pet
captured our hearts
from early puppy-hood
Faithful and true,
he'd wait
at the door
happily wagging
his white tipped tail;
Those naturally sad,
sweet Beagle eyes
like a beacon,
would beckon us close
to hold his paw, and
scratch his head.
On afternoon walks
he'd scamper through
piny woods, down
a thicket trail
with nose close
to the ground
following a
scent; His long
floppy ears
flying in the wind.
After a while, I'd whistle
and call his name.
We miss Beagle Sam,
We miss him a lot.
Lovely poem. We are dog lovers who have shared this experience and totally understand your great sadness of losing such a loyal furry friend. My heart goes out to you.
ReplyDeleteOh Kathy . . . I am so so sorry to hear about Sam E's passing. It is such a sad day when we share those last hours with our buddies!!! I know . . .I went through the same with my Beagle gals, Mona and Daisy. The "looks" and "sighs". . .their dignity and loyalty. Our thoughts are with Gary and as a fellow Beagle lover, I know that those guys are done with their exhaustion and pain and running around in doggie paradise, sniffin' and howling, and chasing rabbits, squirrels, and bees (that's what my Daisy Girl did!!!). You and Gary did good--Sam E. was loved and respected and loved you both too!!! Take care. Love you, Roberta
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