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Verse For a Certain Dog By Dorothy Parker

April 29th, 2008

Such glorious faith as fills your limpid eyes,
Dear little friend of mine, I never knew.
All-innocent are you, and yet all-wise.

(For Heaven’s sake, stop worrying that shoe!)

You look about, and all you see is fair;
This mighty globe was made for you alone.
Of all the thunderous ages, you’re the heir.

(Get off the pillow with that dog bone!)

A skeptic world you face with steady gaze;
High in young pride you hold your noble head,
Gayly you meet the rush of roaring days.

(Must you eat dog treat on the bed?)

Lance like your courage, gleaming swift and strong,
Yours the white rapture of a winged soul,
Yours is a spirit like a Mayday song.

(God help you, if you break the goldfish bowl!)

“Whatever is, is good” – your gracious creed.
You wear your joy of living like a crown.
Love lights your simplest act, your every deed.

(Drop it, I tell you- put that kitten down!)

You are God’s kindliest gift of all – a friend.
Your shining loyalty unflecked by doubt,
You ask but leave to follow to the end.

(Couldn’t you wait until I took you out?)

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4 Responses to “Verse For a Certain Dog By Dorothy Parker”

1. jan says:

   April 29, 2008 at 4:07 pm

   Delightful. It’s why we love dogs, both the poem and the ( )’s.
2. admin says:

   April 30, 2008 at 3:23 am

   i knew youd like tha
3. admin says:

   April 30, 2008 at 3:23 am

   t. : )
4. Lora says:

   April 30, 2008 at 3:41 am

   I like it!