I am your old dog

And I try, but I can’t bark

But I might still bite

If only to leave my mark

So you will remember me....

In steadfast shadows,

A friend stands by, unwavering—

Through storms and calm skies,

Their loyalty, like old oaks,

Roots deep, enduring through time....

Loyal to only you

After work we ride in your Porsche

Shifting in my seat

Underneath the yellow street lights

I hold your hand as we sing...

Heat of loyalty.

Searing together brightly.

The flames die quickly.

It falls apart like old bricks.

Slipping fast off the building....

Heavy is the crown

That is worn by the king’s son

Who has more to learn

On his quest to slay the dragon

Now is the time; fight or die...

One you’d least expect.

‘To put bread on the table

for my wife and son.

Twenty-seven awful years,

mainland living suits me now.’

But look at the sights!

To the left, church of Mary,

To the right, sorbet.

‘Don’t worry about my thoughts,

your pleasure, my employer.’

Rowing and towing,

quiet ripples in canal,

lovely Sunday ride.

Cynicism won’t blind us.

Our sour, grumpy gondolier!...

Battle's fierce embrace,

A soldier stands, a stoic face.

His vows never sway,

In the end, the price is paid.

A loyal heart, beyond life’s trace.

Waiting for the day,

When freedom will finally ring.

Deep down in his heart,

He knows it may never come.

Chin raised, he fights anyway...

Bricks of love are laid,

Promises, so sweetly made.

The foundation cracks,

Loyalty begins to fade.

Hearts break, red gives way to black.

Trust once unbroken,

Now lies scattered all around.

Truths left unspoken,

Hatred spewed in words unbound,

Love lost, can never be found.

Walls once stood so tall,

Now a quiet, crumbling fall.

Trust dies as tears fall,

Hollow screams in empty halls,

Shadows d...

Sing my dying dog

Howl for the immortal world

Pant from your dead eyes

Humid breath hitting me fast

Your canine soul ascending

You still feel so young

Tiny paws pitter patting

Now limp in my palm

I’ll ferment with you, here, Dog

While we are above the soil

I’ll buy us a bed

One final furr to face nap

Oh my girl - so dead

Someone get my iron gun

I can’t leave you alone, run

Till stars l...

zingy, ping-ponging

rings around the house, springing

right to me—I called

her Spearmint, the loyal cat,

who came running when I called....