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Old Dog

His eyes have grown dim with age

but not the mind behind them.

Hands worn and spotted and coursened

from hard work and useage

the years have wearied and burnened

the body but there is still laughter in him,

dare I say a ‘spark of excitement’ just

seeing you arrive with magazines,

and news and your caring,

caring enough to come at all.

Not many do anymore.

Eager to talk and share and be a part of

a world he no longer understands,

still angered at politics and current events

all those things he was passionate about in

younger days, the old dog can still be roused.

But soon he wearies and falls to slumber;

somehow your presence gives him peace.

At last you are trusted by the alpha male;

if only so he can fall to dreams of stronger days.

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  1. i don't get it but i like the last sentence


  2. I'm so glad that I looked for your posting. What a wonderful surprise. The title caused me to think of my American boxer, ageing, but the story is all human. Nicely done.

    As I started reading, I immediately remembered my grand-father. His hands would shake violently, until he held our hands. His once hazel eyes looked almost grey. On a good day, he would tell great stories. What a fighter he was. Thank you for reminding me...

    Much love always,

    Temari

  3. Your observations are wonderful.

    Flowers for your offering.

  4. I like it, but did you mean burdened? not burnened?

  5. Lot of us ole dogs, waiting about, and more to come.

    Kudos.

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