[JustAmy]

November 19, 2008


Graphic by MamaBear

What a Puppy Understands
by Eric R. Ode

She's small and cute but underfoot.
She won't come when I call.
She gnaws and chews my finest shoes
and piddles in the hall.

She finds disguise in umber eyes
so innocently gazing,
then howls at night with all her might
until my voice is raising.

But truth be told, although I scold
with reprimands unbending,
she cocks her head at what I've said
as if uncomprehending.

Yet when I doubt what life's about
and question all I've known;
and when my heart has come apart,
and when I cry alone,

she licks my tear and snuggles near,
her head beneath my hands.
To my surprise, I realize
she truly understands.

[Mama_Bear]

You found the perfect poem to go with that graphic. I looked and looked and found nothing that would work.

Good job, Amy!

[jaycee]

Just a great big awwwwww for the graphic and the poem says it all when we love our little human critters.

[Aquamarine]

Ah, this is adorable.

They really do understand. :)

[Billie]

Ohhhhhh, that is so adorable. I am such a softie for baby animals - puppies especially just get hold of my heart and won’t let go. That is so sweet, Amy and Lori, and the poem is absolutely perfect. Good job, bof’ of you!

[MEG33]

Happy Wednesday
The poem is so cute and so true, too, Amy..
Such a darling graphic, MamaBear..Thank you!