Charmed Chaos
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The Joy of dogs
“Once you have had a wonderful dog, a life without one, is a life diminished.”
― Dean Koontz, A Big Little Life: A Memoir of a Joyful Dog
At any given moment
you must keep me in sight,
lest you think I may slip away
like a dream of chasing hares
on a summer’s day
But little Jax know
I will always be here,
to calm your fears
and keep you safe
Like a butterfly you flit
from room to room
then you race
to the wildflower garden
with nose to the ground
trying to pick up my scent
to find out where I went
And when at last
you track me down
your treasure found,
like a long ago buried bone
Oh what pure joy abounds!
Delight fills your sleek body
when you wag your curled tail
You put on such a show
panting and dancing
those dark eyes smiling
as you share with me
your complete happiness
©2021 Linda Lee Lyberg
Author’s Note: Oh the joys of owning a new puppy! He is filling my every thought at this moment, and lately my poetry is reflecting these joyous times. It’s so nice to truly laugh again.
Linda Lee Lyberg is a wife, mother, artist, published poet and author. She resides in Mesa, AZ with her husband Pete (aka The Big Viking) of 24 years and their latest rescue, Jackson “Jax” Lyberg. Linda writes various forms of poetry, as well as short stories. You can read more of her works at: charmedchaos.com and view anthologies containing her work here: Amazon Author Page
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Lovely words here…
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His joy is so lovely………..from his lonely cage to your warm home and hearts…………how totally ecstatic he must be!
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet and commented:
Come read the exploits of Jax!!!
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A beautiful poem, Linda! So happy to learn of your new puppy, Jax!! Once you’ve experienced the unconditional love from a dog, life just isn’t the same without one to love!
So Thrilled for you, Linda!
xoxox 😘💕🌹
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Thank you Chuck!
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so happy you have a new puppy to love Linda. I have been struggling with my poor old guy too.. time is approaching for the rainbow bridge.. sad
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It’s so heartbreaking. Sending you loving thoughts.
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It really is.. thank you! 🙏
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Delightful!
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