An ongoing rhyme...

[Clydetz]

I think I'm possessed! And I haven't even met him yet!


Harry {PFA = People For Animals}


Looking at PFA’s website made me cry.
When I saw you, I then decided to apply.
You had such an awesome, crooked snout…
No one would pick you, I could not doubt.

I knew you were the lost buddy I needed.
Let me be the human for him, I pleaded.
They wanted to know all about my busy life.
Where would you sleep? Did I have a wife?

What would happen to you if I had to move?
I’d take you with me… they had to approve!
Would I be able to cover medical expenses;
Food? When will they come to their senses?

Well… the form is complete & has been sent.
I’m hoping I’m as good as my loving intent!
Did I sign the form, dot my i’s and cross my t’s?
Damn… I’m a nervous wreck… where’s my car keys?

Harry, my lonesome boy, we passed the test!
Hands down… we were truely the very best!
We’ll try to sort things out… that’s for sure.
Our trust & love of each other will long endure.

I’ll see you Saturday March 3rd and don’t be late.
I’m sure our face to face meeting will be just great.
There’s paperwork involved and of course, the fee.
Good dogs like you, Harry, are certainly not ‘free’.

[Clydetz]

The words keep coming... and I haven't even met Harry, yet!


I’ll talk to Michaele and listen to all she has to say.
She’s already told me to watch that you don’t stray.
I understand you can run as fast as a bat out of hell.
But believe me Harry… you ain't heard nothing 'til you hear me yell!

I picked up a bag of your favorite Eukanuba food,
Along with 2 bags of delicious T Bonz snacks, dude!
Yep! I’m going to spoil you rotten, my furry friend.
You’ll get the love you crave… we’ll start a new trend!

I’ll show you the winding paths through the trees
Where Clyde took me as he sniffed the breeze.
You’ll meet Clyde’s dog buddies I haven’t seen
Since that final day Clyde and I were on the scene.

The kids will run up to us and ask… ‘What’s his name?
Can I pet your dog? Is he friendly? Is he tame?’
I’ll answer all their questions while you stand tall.
Let them hug & pet you, talk to you… give it your all!

I know at least one youngster will ask with eyes wide,
“Hey mister, haven’t seen you around… where’s Clyde?”
The tears will form but I’ll try to hold them back.
“Clyde is in my heart; want to give Harry a snack?”

Twice around the block & they’ll know to call you Harry.
Funny thing my buddy, they still think my name is Barry!
We better get a move on if we’re going to take a ride.
Coffee is waiting & I would like to have you by my side.

[ded i]

I know Clyde will never be "replaced" but Harry has already filled a significant gap in that huge heart of yours. Lucky guys! Keep the rhymes rolling for your friends, Gary -