Tuesday, November 10, 2009

A boy and his dog...

I have posted this poem before and every time I capture moments like this it makes me think of this poem. I hope you enjoy it!

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!

8 comments:

Just Add Walter said...

that picture is so sweet and the poem goes along perfectly!!

Amy said...

This is a sweet post. Dogs and children are the best combo.

Anonymous said...

So sweet :)

Tam said...

That picutre is TOO AWESOME!

Veronica Lee said...

What a sweet post and pic!!

Liz Mays said...

They're just the best of pals, aren't they?

Kristen Andrews said...

they are the best of pals but I think Will loves Kane more than Kane loves him

Jenni said...

I love the poem AND the picture!