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Dukes Story

Posted: 13 Jul 2008, 19:23
by Glenys
Dukes Story (Poem based on the true life of Duke.)


In my life I’ve had many homes
I never really knew quite why
I learned the rules I did my best
It did not count how hard I try

A baby came along one day
I thought this could be really good
There’s no place for the dog here now
I never really understood

A miracle my luck had changed
I found the perfect master too
He gave me love he cared for me
He said I am lonely just like you

Then one day my Master slept
I could not wake him up
I would have liked another try
But they said it was no good

He has passed away they said
What to do about poor Duke
He is much to old I heard them say
For another home to look

Labrador rescue then they say
I’ll try to get in touch today
They may help you never know
To find poor Duke a place to go.

So Duke went to his final home
A home so filled with love
His next move after this would be his last
To find his old Master up above.

If it takes a week a month or more
We will always help a Labrador
To give him love and treat him fair
And find a home that’s waiting there.



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Posted: 13 Jul 2008, 22:02
by maxie
Glenys, that's SO lovely - a beautiful poem and a heart-warming story,

Joan xx

Posted: 13 Jul 2008, 22:21
by jackiem
It is stories like that which explains why you founded the rescue Glenys.
Jackie
xx

Posted: 14 Jul 2008, 05:01
by Flinty
:)

Posted: 14 Jul 2008, 09:11
by Glenys
Duke was among the first dogs I rescued

Posted: 14 Jul 2008, 10:20
by Mad Maisie
Lovely poem!!


Gill

Re: Dukes Story

Posted: 17 Apr 2009, 01:17
by jillwild
gosh that makes a lump in your throat, beautyfully written glenys.

Re: Dukes Story

Posted: 17 Apr 2009, 08:42
by janhind
A beautiful poem Glenys, brings a tear to the eye, your poems obviously come from the heart. :1973:

jan xx

Re: Dukes Story

Posted: 17 Apr 2009, 11:31
by benjiesmum
Aww that's lovely Glenys! :1963: :1973:

Re: Dukes Story

Posted: 17 Apr 2009, 15:20
by Glenys
I wrote that about Duke over 15 years ago he was such a lovely dog he was one of the dogs who made me want to commit to rescue.

Re: Dukes Story

Posted: 18 Apr 2013, 17:32
by Glenys
I was just looking through poems and thought I would post it and it was already on :1001:
Still applies though why dogs get put up for adoption new baby used to be the main reason now its people losing their homes .

Re: Dukes Story

Posted: 18 Apr 2013, 20:07
by Lindsay2011
Makes me sad that new baby is the reason people give up their labs. The first thing we did when we brought our first baby home was have a family photo, I will scan it in later if I can find it. Of course it was Pops, baby and I. She protected us all from day 1 and we had some fab times.

Lindsay x

Re: Dukes Story

Posted: 18 Apr 2013, 20:08
by Willow
Glenys wrote: Still applies though why dogs get put up for adoption new baby used to be the main reason now its people losing their homes .
I haven't got time for those giving up (read disposing of) their dog because of a baby.. but to face the trauma of losing your home AND being forced to part with a beloved dog is absolutely heartbreaking..

Re: Dukes Story

Posted: 18 Apr 2013, 20:24
by Lindsay2011
Here's the pic.

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Sam was born during our last hot summer and we used to go to the stables every day have a nice walk and spend time in the fresh air. I was criticised for him being 'outdoors' so much but I used to sit outside and feed him and we had everything we needed. Happy times!

Lindsay x

Re: Dukes Story

Posted: 18 Apr 2013, 21:41
by Willow
Great photo Lindsay, and taken at such a special time :1972:
What family photo is complete without a labrador..