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Euri Bear

The Dog that Works Miracles

Bobbi Leder
You entered my life and caused a lot of chaos,
But I wouldn't have it any other way because without you I'd be lost.

You're the reason I wake up in the morning,
But why did you start to misbehave in the park without any warning?

I don't know what I'd do without you, Euri Bear,
But you showed me what it means to truly care.

You're needy, insatiable, and a heck of a lot of work,
But adopting a dog certainly has its perks.

I use you as my muse and thank you everyday,
For showing me how to live, love, and play.

Though only eight months have gone by since you came into my life,
You've ended a 15 year battle that caused me a lot of strife.

You're just what I needed and you came at the right time,
Your presence is like a song, or a beautiful wind chime.

We went from two to three, and now are a proper family,
Our hearts are filled with love because you gave us back our sanity.

No longer is the dirt our biggest concern at home,
I've changed for the better because of the love you've shown.

So I write this poem for you, little Euri Bear,
A cocker from the EU, one that is very rare.

Published by Bobbi Leder

Bobbi Leder has been published with several print and web-based magazines and is a contributing writer for the Houston paper, The Banner. Leder's has been published in several anthologies including Dogs and...   View profile

Euri is an English Cocker Spaniel that was born in the Czech Republic. He was shipped to the US to be a show dog for two separate American breeders. But when they realized he was oversized, he was treated like a useless object. We adopted him last year.

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  • cheryl m brown 5/16/2009

    Awwww...I'm sure Euri feels the same about you :)

  • mayka 5/13/2009

    Very nice poetry

  • jobythebay 5/5/2009

    Oh that's wonderful:)

  • CJ Mathis 5/2/2009

    What a wonderful tribute to your love - your dog. I don't know where I would be without my little one who just passed away a month or so ago. I have not written a poem or story for her because the pain is still so raw. Bless you and I wish you years of love and happiness with your fuzzy little friend.

  • Nikki 5/1/2009

    awww, how sweet!!!

  • Sheri Fresonke Harper 5/1/2009

    Great homage poem to your dog :) Sheri

  • Kay Whittenhauer 5/1/2009

    Awww... luv da puhppee...

  • Tricia Goss 5/1/2009

    Aw, brought tears to my eyes!! How sweet, Bobbi!

  • Barbara Raskauskas 5/1/2009

    Very nice. Sounds like Euri Bear has a loving home.

  • Denise Larkin 5/1/2009

    Great poetry.

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