A Boy and His Dog
Edgar Guest
A boy and his dog make a glorious pair:
No better friendship is found anywhere,
For they talk and they walk and they run and they play,
And they have their deep secrets for many a day;
And that boy has a comrade who thinks and who feels,
Who walks down the road with a dog at his heels.
He may go where he will and his dog will be there,
May revel in mud and his dog will not care;
Faithful he'll stay for the slightest command
And bark with delight at the touch of his hand;
Oh, he owns a treasure which nobody steals,
Who walks down the road with a dog at his heels.
No other can lure him away from his side;
He's proof against riches and station and pride;
Fine dress does not charm him, and flattery's breath
Is lost on the dog, for he's faithful to death;
He sees the great soul which the body conceals--
Oh, it's great to be young with a dog at your heels!
Happy Tuesday! Make it a great day!
that picture is so sweet and the poem goes along perfectly!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a sweet post. Dogs and children are the best combo.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet :)
ReplyDeleteThat picutre is TOO AWESOME!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet post and pic!!
ReplyDeleteThey're just the best of pals, aren't they?
ReplyDeletethey are the best of pals but I think Will loves Kane more than Kane loves him
ReplyDeleteI love the poem AND the picture!
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