Gloria Atwater Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Greetings all ~ I have committed poetry. Fellow sheepdoggers are welcome to enjoy. It's NOT sad, I promise! http://a-wordsmith.blogspot.com/2010/11/ode-to-sheepdog.html Edited to add the poem itself, now that I'm home on my laptop rather than out with just my Blackberry. Cheers ~ Gloria -------------------- ODE TO A SHEEPDOG When he leaves me in his thundering stride, I watch in very awe, For he is a black javelin soaring, racing, Flung from ages past. On and on and up, he flies, Until reaching the top, where he turns, Eyes golden and fever-bright, And a discussion is had: “Move, I command thee.” “Why should we, fanged beast?” “Because this is the order of things,” he replies. And the ewes turn and flow towards me, Little round women in woolen skirts And their knees flash in sunlight as they come. I am almost loath to intrude With my shrill human commands, For he heeds the call of his blood, Which whispers from windy hills and fells half a world away. But when we are done and I whistle him to me, He comes loping, galloping, joyous For love of me and what we are together. And from the long, cool shadows of time, His forbears watch, Red tongues lolling in approval. © G. M. Atwater 11/11/2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCStarkey Posted November 11, 2010 Report Share Posted November 11, 2010 Very nice, Gloria! Regards, nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloria Atwater Posted November 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 Thanks, Nancy. It's been so long since I've felt inspired to write anything, and this just hit me out of the blue. I'm glad you enjoyed. Cheers ~ Gloria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HannahAndMisty Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 A beautiful poem. It brought a smile on my face (or should I solemnly say "upon my face", here? ) Hannah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rufftie Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 i usually don't read the poetry, as it tends to involve a dying dog, which always brings me to tears. this also moved me to near tears but in a beautiful way. i can't wait to herd with my dog this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue R Posted November 12, 2010 Report Share Posted November 12, 2010 That is excellent, Gloria! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gloria Atwater Posted November 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thanks, Hannah, Rufftie and Sue. I try to avoid sad poetry, and I'm pleased that the joy my dogs bring me can be shared with others in this small way. Thanks so much for reading! Cheers ~ Gloria Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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