PAL
(A German Shepherd)
Pal was all waggles and wiggles - loved to wrestle
He could jump his backyard fence so easily
To play with the children who loved him
Perhaps the love given on both sides
that summer was enough
that summer was enough
Perhaps I could forgive myself - someday
For calling Pal across the busy street to play
But could I ever forget the THUMP!
Pal skidding his nose
Along the hot pitch street
Whining desperately
Perhaps the love given on both sides would be enough
Perhaps that love would be enough for one dog’s life
Editor's Note:
David Austin, MI sent me the following message:
"I thought you might like this poem for your Expressions.
It's quite sad. I tear up every time I read it because it's so
dear to memory."
Love, Dave
