The Meaning of Life

What I Have Learned from a Little White Dog

Joyce Gentile
Wake up in the morning with a good stretch a big yawn and a smile,

Wag your tail ... Just to make sure it still works.

If something itches scratch it a little,

Scratching too much only makes it hurt worse then it itched .

Check out the whole house when you wake up,

One never knows what one might find to do.

Or what tasty treat was dropped on the floor just for you while you slept ..

Its morning look for someone fun to share it with ... Even if you have to wake them up.

Eat what is put before you even if its the same stuff you ate last night 'cause its food!

Never rush when getting a treat, they may give you more.

Smile all the time. True some creatures will think you a fool.

But still others will know your a friend.

Remember that a good walk clears your mind while it helps keep everything else working right .

Love everyone, don't be afraid to give a kiss to get one.

If you get a snarl in return or even a snap, its their problem not yours.

You may have to sniff a few nasty butts before you find a nice friend!

A ride in the car does not always end at the Vets office for a shot,

So enjoy the ride.

Take small disappointments lightly,

Or you may miss the next opportunity for a treat.

Always take the time to sit with people you love ,sit as close as they will let you

And always look into their eyes at least once when you do.

When others bark, stop what your doing and listen.

Find time for a good romp, a nice long nap and a good meal at least once a day.

Above all, do not mope around the house if the day seems to be boring,

Go find something to chew, toss up in the air or cuddle with.

Don't let one day go by when you do not show affection for someone else,

If you need it, so do they.

Plan only the most important things ... Food, walks and hugs.

Let the rest of the day be a delightful adventure.

Do not forget to stop and smell the flowers,

Sniff beneath them once in a while too.

Sometimes you might be surprised at what makes one flower smell sweet and others not so.

Try not to offend others, but if you do, kiss them quick to make up .

When you do something bad, try to look sorry and cute at the same time ... It almost always works!

Never forget to leave your opinon of the news before you finish using the paper.

Be yourself. In this way you give thanks and praise to your creator just by being .

Let those you belong to know you love them . That way they will know they belong to you too.

There is nothing that makes others happier then belonging.

Remember to bark if you think something is amiss. Even if it's not your people will know your on the job.

Always remember to stretch your whole body,

And stick out you tongue when you yawn.

Then turn at least three times before you lay down to sleep,

And wake the next morning with a good stretch, a big yawn and a smile.

Don't forget to wag your tail ... Just to make sure it still work.

Published by Joyce Gentile

I am an artist who works in Water media . Watercolor and acrylic . I enjoy animals of all sorts ..we have a Bichon Frise, a Cockatiel and fish . My work is mostly of the religious type ..but enjoy natu...   View profile

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  • cathiesblogs 11/15/2008

    I can totally comprehend this !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!...my little "Shaggy" has helped me through some really sad times..my mother died on March 15th this year...

  • Claire Grey 10/29/2008

    Thanks for your nice poem

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