“I always watch my dogs.
They throw themselves into everything they do;
Even their sleeping is wholehearted.
They aren't waiting for a better tomorrow,
Or looking back at their glory days.
Following their example,
I try to stick to the present.”
Abigail Thomas
Music: Garden Party
The hot Dog Days of Summer
Had arrived here early this year
As did a much different Shadow
No longer lonely or filled with fear
And my dogs always seem to have fun
Even on the muggiest of sweltering days
They all took turns, with a refreshing dunk
Then around the yard they would give chase
First to enter the water was old Tater
He delights in his little backyard pool
Next came his mentor, good old Turbo
Who knows that a dip feels mighty good
After watching these two for a few minutes
Shadow quickly decided to take the plunge
And tiny little Guerro, the fast learning puppy
Raced over to the pool, he couldn’t resist the fun
And before long, all four of them raced to my side
They wanted me to join them, in their delightful party
So I raced over to the pool, and now I plopped right in
I always watch my canines; they never fail to inspire me
©The Hot Dog Days of Summer 2012, Mr. Ed
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