Animal Crackers

A place for my daily adventures into the dog world with my companion. Pictures, poems, and ramblings about the canines that have touched my life and made me who I am today with an occasional side trip for no particular reason. PLEASE USE REFRESH TO UPDATE POSTS IF NECESSARY

About Me

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Location: Midwest, United States

I am a senior citizen who enjoys writing and other forms of communication. I enjoy designing cards for all occasions. Dogs have always been a major part of my life. I have published my own dog magazine, written dog columns for a local newspaper's web site and major TV station web site, and conducted informational classes about dogs through the library system for over 25 years. I write poems about each one of my dogs. My biggest achievement was becoming a member of Mensa. Music makes me happy. I love to dance. Skating was my life when I was young. Adopting a rescue dog has given me a new start in life. He has taught me so much.

Sunday, January 22, 2006

DAKOTA POEM




DAKOTA

You were a gift to me in my darkest hour
A Golden angel
sent
To ease my pain and help me through my tears.
You nudge me for attention
Telling me it is OK to open my heart to you.
Do we dare to be hurt again?
Can we laugh again
You and I?

I’m grateful for your patience
We both need each other.

Together we will share our special years.
We will learn about our strengths and weaknesses.
We will laugh, cry, and hug .
We will discover, teach, and learn
building
New traditions, new routines.
Special memories that are just ours alone.

Beautiful early morning sunrises on the deck
Afternoon massages
Ice cream, popcorn
Roly-poly in the freshly cut grass
Kitchen capers

New beginnings just for a couple of seniors
Oh what fun it will be.

……..Katie 2005

posted by Katie | 9:54 AM