Once I Ate A Pie

I recently came across a book at school that I just had to share with people here on the blog.  It's written for children, but I think any dog lover will appreciate it.  The book is called Once I Ate A Pie.  There are a variety of breeds included in the book, with poems written about them and beautiful artwork.  My favorite is called "Three" which is written about greyhounds.  Some of the poems are so cute and funny that I found myself laughing out loud. Every one of them made me smile.

The book inspired me to think about some poems for each of the girls.  Each of them have such distinct personalities and quirks that it makes sharing them through words a joy.

The world is my oyster

Full of people just waiting

to pet me

to give me treats

to adore me

to take me places

to love me...

Just for being sweet little me

Let me always be with you

And I'll be infinitely happy

I was born to be the companion of a king

or a queen

But I'm happy to be a companion

to you

Let's just sit here together

for a while

And then later, I'll let you wait on me

hand and foot

Just remember, when you're sad

I'll be the one

To lick away your tears and listen

To all that's on your heart

This is the real reason why you wait on me

And treat me like a queen

I am old

I am not the puppy I once was

But I can still run

In dreams full of endless meadows and rabbits

There are many things I will not do.

I won't go for walks.

I won't listen to the word no.

I won't go back to sleep early in the mornng.

I won't volunteer for rides in the car.

But I will love you

With all my heart.

And I will also always steal from the trash can when I can.

I hope you understand.

I'm not going to win awards for poetry anytime soon, but I thought it would be fun to give each of the girls their own short one.  Hopefully it at least made you smile, and perhaps ponder something about the furry companion you share your own life with.  It's funny where inspiration can strike you.