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We both were young and active

On the day that we first met

We eyed each other over

In a way that I won't forget

We each quite liked the other

So a partnership was made

I became his faithful dog

And that is what I've stayed

Now we're twelve years older

And it's begun to show

We both have got the middle-age spread

And our movements now are slow

He lost his wife and then his son

And life became quite hard

But I tried to keep him cheerful

And I helped in that regard

We both have had our ailments

But bravely battled on

Soon we'll have that final one

And together we'll be gone

Midge

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SquirrelsHolt

Thank you Mr.D. ......not only for your kind words regarding my dear mum but also for doing what you do best and cheering me up!

What a beautiful and very clever dog Midge is. Lucky you Don to have such a wonderful companion ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿถ

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Thank you, she is quite smart. Because neither of us wants to go first we will probably live for ever! ๐Ÿ˜„

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Pantaniโ€ข in reply to

You will live forever in yor poems Don. I found this one very poignent though.

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Anita_1960

Aww what a lovely verse to share. Our pets do indeed bring a great deal of joy and love us unconditionally. Give your baby a hug from me ๐Ÿ˜Š

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sassy59

Oh Midge youโ€™re as clever as that lovely man you look after. Well done! Xxx ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ’–๐Ÿ˜˜

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HungryHufflepuff

That is so beautiful ๐Ÿ˜ญ May you both have many more victorious battles over adversity still to come ๐Ÿ•

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Katinka46

Can Midge have her own account on this site? She has just earned it.

Love to you both

Kate xxxx๐Ÿ•๐Ÿฆ“๐Ÿ’•

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Burs

What a lovely poem. We should all have a midge. Love burs xxx

Hi Midge, You are very pretty love your photo. The years go by that quickly just wonder where they have gone. Our little dogs are 16 years old and 12 years old and I know what you mean growing old together. Majt โค๏ธxx

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skischool

When he's busy composing ditties for all the world to see

And forgets that on occasions i really need a pee

I have a little trick that keeps him on his toes

While his head is full of words and very amusing prose

I sniff out his trusty slippers and leave him a little gift

It's really rather smelly but it certainly makes him shift

The real Midge warts and all :) xx

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O2Trees

OMG Don - Im crying. Beautiful. xx

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Candyred

Midge Iโ€™m lost for words .. (something that does not happen often) .. you are extremely talented .. just as I thought .. thank you I found that happy then sad then happy again and so true! .. hugs massive hugs wee Midge xx๐Ÿ˜˜

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carrina

Aww thats lovely . xx

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Patsy164

Really lovely Don we need these ditties love them xx๐Ÿ˜„

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Kittykat2

Aw thats just special โค๏ธโค๏ธ X

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Hacienda

Thank You Midge,

I am Princess, just been through a Traumatic time with yet another Abscess on my Cheek, Mum & me both fell poorly at the same time, ( Mum on those Evil Pills). Luckily we have our Hero who looks after us, he's called "Dad" just like your's. Dad's are special. Mind you , I have not left my Mums lap all week, been nursing her Better, and she cuddles & Kisses me none stop. We are both Better for it though. Your Dad is a Star, But you know that already. Nose Sniffs & Licks for you Dear Friend Midge. Kisses from my Mum. xxxx

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wheezyof

Naughty Don. All that praise for your rhymes, you've been soaking it up. Now the truth is out : your clever little dog writes them all. xxxx

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Dammit! My secret is out. ๐Ÿ˜ฑ

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wheezyofโ€ข in reply to

We still love the rhymes but from now on we'll ask you to pass on our praise to the dog lol x

Ah Midge, Iโ€™m sure that you are looking after your old man as well as he is caring for you. Hereโ€™s wishing you many happy cuddles to come. Twinkle xx

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Caspiana

Oh Midge.. Both of you have a ways to go yet. xx ๐Ÿ™‹๐Ÿ•

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Yatzy

Ooh, youโ€™re tugging at my heart strings, Midge! You and Don are made for each other, thatโ€™s for certain ๐Ÿ’• May you both enjoy many more happy years without any ailments..,...weโ€™d be really stuck without the poems that give us all a good chuckle ๐Ÿ˜„ Doctorsโ€™ orders! xx

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Corin1950

Loved if, Don, sorry, Midge!

Corin

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joyce74

Reading this has made me quite soppy. Here's to many more years together.

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Johnsel

This made me cry Don but I am sure you both have many years to go. My Jack Russell is 13 and still very active (cannot bear the thought of life without her). I didnโ€™t realize Midge was a great poet like yourself! ๐Ÿ•๐Ÿพ

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kpm346

Brought tears to my eyes. Give Midge a big hug and a kiss from me.

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syntax

Hope our dogs think that way,as they cannot be left at home.And

think you could be together quite a few years yet.

Thank you for that Don, a very nice thing to wake up to

on a sunny Sunday morning. Stay with us.

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Collie4

Wonderful words.! Very moving.

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Croydonia

That was a lovely poem, but quite sad, Iโ€™ve got tears in my eyes.

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MoyB

Brought a tear to my eye this morning! Great poem Midge - aka Don. xx Moy

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Izb1

This brought a tear to my eye but a lovely poem, thank you Midge and Don x

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watergazer

Lovely words - thank you Midge and Don- may you have many years together x

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Shirleyj

๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜ฅxxx

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Lyd12

Oh Midge, you are one lucky dog, but I believe you know it. If your mate Don looks half as fit as you, there are many happy years ahead. Wonderful words, straight from the heart. Love Iris x

I hope that when my day comes, I'll be allowed to cross the rainbow bridge with my nearest and dearest, to join all our bestest trusty friends (we're a family of animal lovers)? See you there Don....? ๐Ÿ‘

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Tree20862

Wonderfully written!

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undine

thank you - my Mum died in 2014 so it was just me and my little darling dog friend and companion for 11 years then very sadly he died when I was in hospital so I could not even say goodbye - it broke my heart - so cherish each other while you can - which I know you do take care both of you - xxx

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Oh no! What I blow that must have been not to have been with him. I realise that one of us is going be left distraught at some time. Hopefully not for a while yet. ๐Ÿคž

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HungryHufflepuffโ€ข in reply to

Hopefully not for a long while yet ๐Ÿคž

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Gingeros

What a beautiful and touching poem. X

That is a lovely poem. Me and my fur baby now 13 yrs. are growing old together x

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