a present
a puppy I have for you my friend
to mute this worldly pain,
these brand new eyes of softness
will wrap the palpitations
of your thrashing heart in velvet,
protecting you from those sharp edges
which we dread most every day,
puppy gravitational goodness,
pulling you closer to now,
centrifugal force of puppyness
and playful tugging of the spirit,
the puppy-induced zen moment
gives power to the puppy;
and puppy love to you
woof, woof
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For my cyber friend Summer Teh who tweeted to me I was getting very angry and upset with all that brawling in Canberra so it is doggie day -:)
and for everyone else who needs cheering up (have a puppy on me 😉 )
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Gabe Feathers McGee 
I needed me some puppyness today. Because of my health issues I can no longer have a puppy so I emailed this to myself so I can have me some puppy love.
Thanks Gabe.
you are puppy deprived tricia and obviously in need of a virtual puppy 🙂 you must have a virtual puppy immediately (nb. if you have an ipad or android tablet you can really have a virtual puppy 😉 ) woof, woof and a big hug from this human!
I’ve an iPad so will get my nephew to look into a virtual puppy purchase for me (I failed computers for dummies). Thanks for the info Gabe.
hahaha – if he can’t find one (I am sure there are a few different kinds) I will ask my little girl and she can track you down one – I wouldn’t have a clue myself 😉
Perhaps we could send puppies to all the members of the UN…it might even lead to at least one day of real peace…keep smiling my friend…thanks for the uplifting post.
Brilliant idea Charles – a luxury (for the puppies – little soft puppy beds, good food, exercise, attendants etc.,) shipment of puppies is on it’s way to the UN right now – there is one for you too 🙂 woof, woof and have a ghostly hug from me, Caspar 🙂
Best. Gift. Eveh!
Doesn’t get any better (are you listening hubby 😉 ) – I better stop at two dogs but if one crossed my path I could not resist! Here’s your puppy Tilly – feed immediately with virtual doggy yums and don’t forget the cuddles and walkies 🙂
As if I could 😀
I knew you would Tilly (Mums always know how to look after puppies – mainly because they are the ones who always end up looking after puppies 😉 )
😀
I love it! A present to convert a deprived past into a companionable future?
Thanks colonialist and here is your puppy 😉 oops, she just did a whoopsy – haha – naughty puppy, give colonialist a bit sloppy kiss and behave yourself.
I wanted a puppy, not a poopy!
bwhahahaha – the two are inseparable I’m afraid (for a while anyhoo) 😉
Puppies in their unconditional love help us all to mend. What a lovely poem.
It is amazing how much love a dog has Aletha – very uplifting for the spirit this unconditional love thingy 🙂 thanks my friend
You are right. There is simply nothing like a puppy.
true – and kittens are good too Kate 🙂 and I don’t mind a baby elephant or two; or maybe a baby donkey …
I am missing my old dog terribly Gabe, so this warmed the heart…
thanks Graham – must be a big gap when your old dog left! Take your puppy and smile (you also have a big bubba so I’m sure are smiling heaps anyhow) 🙂
Thomas sure does put a smile on my face Gabe… such a joyous little man!
i cant help but notice the puppy in the picture has the most adorable little front paws, dainty almost. and a very sweet expression in the bright eyes! loved this!
That’s Jazzy as a puppy tipota – she did have dainty paws back then and was completely adorabubble (wish they stayed as puppies for longer – except for the toilet training bit).
Such a cutie! I do love puppies … but then again dogs are pretty wonderful when they grow up a bit too. 🙂
Yes they are – probably even better when they mature a bit (not quite as cute but sure better behaved and no mid-night trips to the garden for pees) – haha
I would love a puppy – we found homes for our dogs, Roxy, Red and Duke, when we emigrated and haven’t had any pets since. Our neighbour’s cat has sort of adopted us, but on his terms – i.e. lets us brush him but not hug him, haha
That would have been heartbreaking giving up your dogs – but unavoidable if you emigrated.