Friday, April 6, 2012

Beautifully Unique


As a former poetess, it is inevitable that I post the occasional poem. Makes sense.... Right? Well.... I found this one inside a book!! I thought it was very, very, very good. This poem reached in and touched my heartstrings. Yep. Plus it reminded me of Rose somehow, for reasons beyond my own comprehension. Because she is a mixed breed. Beautifully unique. She is my random-bred "Mystery Dog"!! And I would not have it any other way. Here's to you, Rose!!
Ode to a Mutt
Anonymous
Born in an ally, one of six was I,
No right to live, too tough to die.
Worn out mother, father unknown,
Runt of the litter, in a world alone.
Raised in the streets by wits alone,
Taken in twice by what I hoped was home.
Not well bred the people would say,
Can't keep him when he looks that way.
Legs too long, head too small,
Didn't notice the heart at all.
Look at me deep I wanted to say,
I'll give you love, please let me stay.
Somewhere I know there's a place for me,
Where I can share love someone will see.
Someone will look beneath my fur and skin,
See my soul and take me in.









6 comments:

lifewithmydogs said...

That is a nice poem. It's what's on the inside that counts, right?

Mary Lou said...

lifewithmydogs....
Thank-you for the comment!!
That's right.... And mixed breed dogs have love to give!! Lots of it!! ;op

Stacey said...

oh wow, that is such a beautiful poem! Love it! I always enjoy coming to your posts as you love mixed breeds just as much as I do :-D

Mary Lou said...

Stacey....
Thank-you for the comment!!
I am so glad that you love mixed breed dogs as much as me!! We truly have a lot in common!! ;op

Ruby said...

Oh, what a sweet poem. Captures the relationship you and Rose have!

Mary Lou said...

Ruby....
Thank-you for the comment!!
I thought so too!! Perhaps that is why I took to liking it so much!! ;op